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
Puma:
last listed from
ZAR 389,900
·
Tiggo 7 PHEV:
current from
ZAR 599,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Maximum Power
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
265 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
530 Nm
Engine Size
999 cc
1500 cc
Claimed Mileage
16.4 km/l
20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
170 mm
162 mm
Boot / Load Bay
456 l
626 l
Airbags
8
Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1870 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Warranty
3
7 Year / 200 000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Tiggo 7 PHEV holds a noticeable edge over Puma, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tiggo 7 PHEV
+51 pts
Efficiency
Tiggo 7 PHEV
+21 pts
Safety
Puma
+5 pts
Practicality
Tiggo 7 PHEV
+15 pts
Ownership
Tiggo 7 PHEV
+26 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Puma
Strengths
Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
🏆 Overall Winner
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Puma
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
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
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
First generation Puma in South Africa
Current South Africa Tiggo 7 PHEV range
Facelift History
New model introduced in South Africa
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Tare Mass Kg
1325 kg
1870 kg
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
2026
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
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic DCT
1 DHT
Transmission Type
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Automatic
Gearbox Type
7-Speed Automatic DCT
1 DHT
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
Hybrid DHT
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
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
Hybrid DHT
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Electric
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
16.4 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
12 km/l
Not Available
Highway Mileage
18 km/l
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Fuel Tank Litres
42
60
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
16.4 km/l
20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not confirmed
AC/DC
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
1200
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
1200 km
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Airbags
8
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
TCS
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
AEB
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Seat Material
Sport Partial Leather
Leatherette / leather
Seat Adjustment
Electric 6-Way
-
Heated Seats
Front
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Ambient Sport Lighting
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
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
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Climate Control
Automatic AC
Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
AC Type
Automatic AC
Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Tyre Repair Kit
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Automatic
Rim Size
19-inch Sport Alloy
225/60 R18
Sound System
6
8
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1672 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Length
4186 mm
4553 mm
Width
1805 mm
1862 mm
Height
1531 mm
1686 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm
2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
60 l
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1870 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
162 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
456 l
626 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1775 kg
2310 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Cylinders
3
4
Valves
4
16
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1500 cc
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Maximum Power
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
265 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
530 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
69.4 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
128.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
93 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12-inch Full Digital
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Infotainment System
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Audio Speakers
6
8
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
USB Ports
3
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
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Standard
-
Rear Spoiler
Sport Rear Spoiler
-
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Headlight Type
Full LED
Standard
Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tyre Size
225/40 R19
225/60 R18
Wheel Type
19-inch Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre Repair Kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Sport Alloy
225/60 R18
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Tyre Repair Kit
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Sport Alloy
225/60 R18
Wheels
19-inch Sport Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-link
Front Track Width
1541 mm
1570 mm
Rear Track Width
1534 mm
1570 mm
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Service Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,000
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Service Plan
Not confirmed
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Warranty Years
3
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
7 Year / 200 000 km
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km
33 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Mild Hybrid
-
Noise Level
67 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Real-world City Mileage Min
12 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
15 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
15 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
18 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
16
-
Spec
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
162 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
162 mm
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Available
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
Puma
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
flagship or capability-focused
Price Source
Not confirmed
Official model page price card
Price Zar
Not confirmed
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
Not confirmed
599900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
599900
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Tiggo 7 PHEV leads by 22 points
Tiggo 7 PHEV holds a noticeable edge over Puma, especially in key ownership areas.
🏆Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV
wins with 84 pts
vs 62 pts for Puma
In structured scoring, Tiggo 7 PHEV emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Puma may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Tiggo 7 PHEV edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Puma 64 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 85. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Puma 99, Tiggo 7 PHEV 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Puma 43, Tiggo 7 PHEV 69. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Puma 61, Tiggo 7 PHEV 76. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Puma 40, Tiggo 7 PHEV 91. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Tiggo 7 PHEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Tiggo 7 PHEV scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Puma and Tiggo 7 PHEV in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Puma scores 40 vs 91.
Efficiency: Puma scores 64 vs 85.
Safety: Puma scores 99 vs 94.
Practicality: Puma scores 61 vs 76.
Ownership: Puma scores 43 vs 69.
Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 7 PHEV
the advantage in this comparison.
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