Dongfeng BOX vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng BOX in South Africa

Dongfeng BOX

BOX E3 430 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 449,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 70 kW 🔧 160 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L Petrol Current
ZAR 269,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng BOX vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: the short answer

BOX and Tiggo 4 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 130,000 cheaper BOX from ZAR 399,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification BOX Tiggo 4 Pro
Maximum Power BOX70 kW Tiggo 4 Pro83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque BOX160 Nm Tiggo 4 Pro138 Nm
Engine Size BOXNot Applicable Tiggo 4 Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy BOX0 km/l Tiggo 4 Pro14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance BOX0 mm Tiggo 4 Pro170 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng BOX

BOX E3 430

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

BOX

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Tiggo 4 Pro

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

BOX

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Tiggo 4 Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec BOX Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation Current South African generation Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
Facelift History Current launch specification Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Electric city hatchback SUV
Vehicle Type Hatchback SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1309 kg
Spec BOX Tiggo 4 Pro
Length 4020 mm 4318 mm
Width 1810 mm 1831 mm
Height 1570 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2663 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 326 l 340 l
Kerb Weight 1370 kg 1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1820 kg 1684 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 375 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 975 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This BOX and Tiggo 4 Pro comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: BOX 36 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 36.

Efficiency index: BOX 90 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57.

Safety-equipment index: BOX 70 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 91.

Practicality index: BOX 47 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 54.

Ownership-cover index: BOX not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Pro not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Tiggo 4 Pro leads by 1 points

BOX and Tiggo 4 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 59 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 63% source coverage
59
#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 4 Pro

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 57
Safety 91
Practicality 54
Leads by 1 points
58
#2

BOX

64% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 90 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 90
Safety 70
Practicality 47
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency BOX +33 Safety Tiggo 4 Pro +21 Practicality Tiggo 4 Pro +7

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiggo 4 Pro

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 54/100

BOX

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 70/100
Practicality 47/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Chery Tiggo 4 Pro leads the specification evidence index with 59 pts vs 58 pts for BOX

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 4 Pro leads. However, BOX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

BOX vs Tiggo 4 Pro questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.