A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Recorded price context
EcoSport:
last listed from
ZAR 310,000
·
Tiggo 8 Pro:
current from
ZAR 529,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Maximum Power
92 kW
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
290 Nm
Engine Size
998 cc
1600 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
17.2 km/l
13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
200 mm
207 mm
Boot / Load Bay
352 l
117 l
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1590 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
4
5 Year / 150 000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
EcoSport and Tiggo 8 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tiggo 8 Pro
+19 pts
Efficiency
EcoSport
+11 pts
Safety
Tiggo 8 Pro
+8 pts
Practicality
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
EcoSport
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
Tiggo 8 Pro
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
EcoSport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 8 Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Model Introduced Year
2013
2023
Generation
Single generation on Ford B2E platform. Produced in India for global markets. SA received the facelift model with improved interior quality and revised safety kit.
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro range
Facelift History
Facelift in 2017 — revised front fascia and SYNC 3 infotainment introduced
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2023
Tare Mass Kg
1290 kg
1590 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Length
4325 mm
4720 mm
Width
1765 mm
1860 mm
Height
1653 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2519 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
207 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
352 l
117 l
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1740 kg
2142 kg
Towing Capacity
950 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
207 mm
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
552 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
3 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
985 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
945 mm
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1600 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
4
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
92 kW
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
290 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71.3 kW/tonne
91.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
131.8 Nm/tonne
182.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic
7 DCT
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
7
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Electric
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
7
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
12 km/l
11.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
17 km/l
16.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
Fuel Tank Litres
52
51
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
AEB
Not confirmed
Standard
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Seat Material
Premium Leatherette
Leatherette / leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual Height Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Ambient Footwell Lighting
Standard
Heated Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Power
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Leatherette / leather
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic
Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
235/55 R18
Sound System
6
8
Unlocking
Smart Key
Standard
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Standard
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not confirmed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
739 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Infotainment System
8-inch SYNC Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Standard
Android Auto
Wired
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Navigation System
Integrated
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wired
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Standard
USB Ports
Not confirmed
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
LED Headlamps
Projector Halogen
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front
Standard
Roof Rails
Silver
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Alloy
-
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
Projector Halogen
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Front
Standard
Headlamps
Projector Halogen
Standard
Headlight Type
Projector Halogen
Standard
Headlights
Projector Halogen
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Approach Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
32 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
207 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
207 mm
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tyre Size
205/50 R17
235/55 R18
Wheel Type
17-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
235/55 R18
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Wheel Diameter
17-inch Alloy
235/55 R18
Wheels
17-inch Alloy
-
Spare Wheel Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-link
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1582 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1604 mm
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
24 Months
-
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan
Not confirmed
5 Year / 60 000 km
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Warranty Years
4
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 Years
-
Basic Warranty
4
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 Years
-
Warranty
4
5 Year / 150 000 km
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km
172 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
12 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
13 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
15 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
27
-
Spec
EcoSport
Tiggo 8 Pro
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
Not confirmed
529900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
Not confirmed
529900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
529900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Tiggo 8 Pro leads by 6 points
EcoSport and Tiggo 8 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Tiggo 8 Pro +19
Efficiency
EcoSport +11
Safety
Tiggo 8 Pro +8
Practicality
Level
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Tiggo 8 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
EcoSport
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
55/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
leads the catalogue index with 67 pts
vs 61 pts for EcoSport
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Tiggo 8 Pro leads. However, EcoSport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This EcoSport and Tiggo 8 Pro comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: EcoSport 40 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 59.
Efficiency index: EcoSport 65 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 54.
Safety-equipment index: EcoSport 86 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 94.
Practicality index: EcoSport 58 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 58.
Ownership-cover index: EcoSport 55 vs Tiggo 8 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.
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