Volkswagen Taigo vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

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.

Volkswagen Taigo

1.0 TSI R-Line 85kW DSG Petrol Automatic

ZAR 581,500 ex-showroom

⚡ 85 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L Petrol Manual

ZAR 269,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Taigo

⛽ Fuel Economy Taigo

🛡 Safety Tiggo 4 Pro

📦 Practicality Taigo

🔑 Ownership Tiggo 4 Pro

Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 514500 cheaper Taigo from ZAR 514,500 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Engine Power	85 kW	83 kW
Torque	200 Nm	138 Nm
Engine Size	1000 cc	1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage	16.1 km/l	14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance	168 mm	180 mm
Boot / Load Bay	440 l	-
Airbags	6	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	1220 kg	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	3 years / 120 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both Taigo and Tiggo 4 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Taigo +5 pts

Efficiency Taigo +6 pts

Safety Tiggo 4 Pro +30 pts

Practicality Taigo +8 pts

Ownership Tiggo 4 Pro +21 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Taigo

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 4 Pro

Strengths

Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Taigo

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Tiggo 4 Pro

Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year	Current local generation year not confirmed	2024
Generation	Current South African Taigo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.	Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
Facelift History	Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	Original current-generation version	2024
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Color Note	Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.	-
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Drivetrain Note	4x2 configuration for the local line-up	-
Model Year	Current	2026
Production Status	published	active
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Ground Clearance	168 mm	180 mm
Wheelbase	2554 mm	2610 mm
Length	4266 mm	4318 mm
Width	1757 mm	1831 mm
Height	1515 mm	1662 mm
Kerb Weight	1220 kg	-
Gross Vehicle Weight	1,710 kg	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	440 l	-
Towing Capacity	-	1300 kg
Front Track Width	1531 mm	-
Rear Track Width	1501 mm	-
Turning Radius	5.4 m	-
Load Bed Length	440 l	-
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	1222 l	-
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	-	-
Boot Volume	440 l	-
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	-
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1,710 kg	-
Ground Clearance Max	168 mm	180 mm
Ground Clearance Min	168 mm	180 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	168 mm	180 mm
Height Mm	1515 mm	1662 mm
Length Mm	4266 mm	4318 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	440 l	-
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-
Cargo Volume	440 l	-
Tare Mass Kg	1220 kg	-
Turning Circle	5.4 m	-
Turning Circle M	5.4 m	-
Width Mm	1757 mm	1831 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded	1222 l	-

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Engine	3-cylinder SI engine 1.0 l TSI, 85 kW	1.5L petrol
Engine Type	3-cylinder SI engine 1.0 l TSI, 85 kW	1.5L petrol
Displacement	1000 cc	1.5 cc
Cylinders	-	4
Valves per Cylinder	-	16
Power	85 kW	83 kW
Power @ RPM	-	5500
Torque	200 Nm	138 Nm
Torque @ RPM	200	1750-4000
Fuel System	-	Petrol injection
Turbocharger	-	-
Top Speed	-	-
0-100 km/h	-	-
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	114 bhp	111.3 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	Petrol
Cylinder Layout	-	Inline
Engine Aspiration	-	Naturally aspirated
Engine Type Config	3-cylinder SI engine 1.0 l TSI, 85 kW	1.5L petrol
0–100 km/h	-	-
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Engine Displacement	1000 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1000 cc	1.5 cc
EV Range	-	-
Acceleration 0 100	-	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Engine Config	3-cylinder SI engine 1.0 l TSI, 85 kW	1.5L petrol
Engine Cylinders	-	4
Engine Displacement Cc	1000 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Power kW	85 kW	83 kW
Engine Torque Nm	200 Nm	138 Nm
Engine Valves	-	16
Induction	-	Naturally aspirated
Max Power kW	85 kW	83 kW
Max Torque Nm	200 Nm	138 Nm
Maximum Power	85 kW	83 kW
Maximum Torque	200 Nm	138 Nm
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
Power Assisted Steering	Standard	-
Power kW Rpm	-	5500
Active Exhaust	-	-
System Output	-	-
Torque Nm Rpm	200	1750-4000
Turbo Type	-	-

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Transmission	Automatic	Manual
Drive Type	4x2	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	4x2	FWD
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	-
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	-	5 km/h
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Clutch Type	-	Manual clutch
Drivetrain	4x2	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Manual
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	-
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Manual
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	4x2	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Transmission Speeds	-	5 km/h

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Claimed Mileage	16.1 km/l	14.3 km/l
City Mileage	13.2 km/l	-
Highway Mileage	18.7 km/l	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	-
Emission Standard	-	Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Average Fuel Consumption	['Urban cycle: 6.2', 'Extra-urban cycle: 4.9', 'Combined cycle: 5.4'] l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	['Urban cycle: 6.2', 'Extra-urban cycle: 4.9', 'Combined cycle: 5.4'] l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	['Urban cycle: 6.2', 'Extra-urban cycle: 4.9', 'Combined cycle: 5.4'] l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	16.1 km/l	14.3 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	['Urban cycle: 6.2', 'Extra-urban cycle: 4.9', 'Combined cycle: 5.4'] l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	['Urban cycle: 6.2', 'Extra-urban cycle: 4.9', 'Combined cycle: 5.4'] l/100km	7.0 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	['Urban cycle: 6.2', 'Extra-urban cycle: 4.9', 'Combined cycle: 5.4'] l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	40 l	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Airbags	6	Multiple airbags
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	-	Standard
Traction Control	-	Standard
Hill Descent Control	-	Standard
Hill Start Assist	-	Standard
Child Safety Lock	-	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	-	Standard
Brake Assist	-	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	-	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	-	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	-	Standard
Front Parking Sensors	Standard	-
AEB	-	-
BA	-	Standard
Brake Override System	-	Standard
Curtain Airbags	-	Standard
Driver Airbag	-	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	-	Standard
Hill Hold	-	Standard
Passenger Airbag	-	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	-	Standard
Side Airbags	-	Standard
TCS	-	Standard
Knee Airbag	-	-
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-
Lane Keep Assist	-	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Parking Sensors	Front and rear	Standard
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	-	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	-	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Auto Highbeam	-	-
Auto Wipers	-	-
Drive Modes	-	Eco / Normal / Sport
EV Mode	-	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	-	-
Blind Spot Warning	-	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	-
Rear View Camera	Standard	-
Reversing Camera	Standard	-

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Seat Material	Cloth	Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats	-	-
Ventilated Seats	-	-
Steering Type	Standard	-
Ambient Lighting	-	-
Front Armrest	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Material	Standard	Polyurethane / synthetic
Interior Colour Options	Black	-
60 40 Split Seat	-	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	-	Manual
Fabric Seats	Cloth	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	-	Manual
Armrest Front	Standard	-
Interior Courtesy Lamps	Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Taigo grade before assuming a feature is included.	-
Interior Trim Colour	Black	-
Floor Mats	Standard	-
Interior Colours	Black	-
Seat Capacity	5	-
Seat Count	5	-
Seat Trim	Cloth	Fabric

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Climate Control	Standard	Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows	-	Standard
Keyless Entry	-	Standard
Push Button Start	-	Standard
Wireless Charging	-	-
Sunroof	-	-
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	-	-
12V Accessory Socket	Standard	-
AC Type	Standard	Manual / automatic by trim
Adaptive Dampers	-	-
Climate Zones	Standard	-
Front Armrest	Standard	-
Front Power Outlet	Standard	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	['Urban cycle: 6.2', 'Extra-urban cycle: 4.9', 'Combined cycle: 5.4']	-
Gear Shift Type	DCT	Manual
Launch Control	-	-
Multi Function Steering	Standard	-
Performance Data Logger	-	-
Rev Matching	-	-
Seatbelt Reminder	-	Standard
Service Plan	-	3 Year / 30 000 km
Stability Control	-	Standard
Valves Per Cylinder	-	4
Air Conditioning	Standard	Manual / automatic by trim
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Centre Console	Standard	-
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Manual Aircon	Standard	-
Mudflaps	Standard/available	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Power Socket 12v	Standard	-
Rear Diff Lock	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Source Model Column	taigo	-
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trim Level	flagship	-
Variant Role	Flagship / premium derivative	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Infotainment Screen	SYNC	Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay	-	Standard
Android Auto	-	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Standard
Number of Speakers	-	4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster	-	Standard
USB Ports	-	Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen Size	SYNC	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Screen	SYNC	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services	SYNC	-
Touchscreen	SYNC	10.25-inch or larger by trim

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
LED Headlamps	-	LED / halogen by trim
Daytime Running Lamps	-	Standard
Fog Lamps	-	-
Roof Rails	-	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	3	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Body Type	SUV	-
Exterior Colour Options	3	-
Headlights	-	LED / halogen by trim
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Panoramic Sunroof	-	-

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
4WD System Type	4x2	FWD
Breakover Angle	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Tyre Size	-	215/65 R16
Front Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	-	-
Wheel Rim Size	-	215/65 R16
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Handbrake Type	-	Electronic parking brake
Leather Steering Wheel	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Standard	-
Wheelbase Mm	2554 mm	2610 mm

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	-	-
Power Steering	Standard	-
MagneRide Damping	-	-

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
CO2 Emissions	123 g/km	-
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	Petrol
Particulate Filter	-	-
Idle CO2 Output	123	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	123	-

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Basic Warranty	3 years / 120 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty	3 years / 120 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Battery Type	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Standard

Spec	Taigo	Tiggo 4 Pro
Ownership Role	South Africa market model	entry-value
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	Official model page price card
Price Zar	581500 ZAR	269900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Active local lineup	entry-value
Starting Price	581500	269900
Starting Price Zar	581500	269900

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tiggo 4 Pro leads by 6 points

Both Taigo and Tiggo 4 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 55 /100

Lead 6 points

Data 70% confidence

#1 Winner

Tiggo 4 Pro

70% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 36

Performance 36

Efficiency 57

Safety 75

Practicality 58

Ownership 47

Leads by 6 points

Taigo

80% data confidence 0 strong categories

Best at Practicality 66 Check Ownership 26

Performance 41

Efficiency 63

Safety 45

Practicality 66

Ownership 26

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Taigo +5 Efficiency Taigo +6 Safety Tiggo 4 Pro +30 Practicality Taigo +8 Ownership Tiggo 4 Pro +21

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Tiggo 4 Pro

Performance 36/100

Efficiency 57/100

Safety 75/100

Practicality 58/100

Ownership 47/100

Taigo

Performance 41/100

Efficiency 63/100

Safety 45/100

Practicality 66/100

Ownership 26/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro wins with 55 pts vs 49 pts for Taigo

In structured scoring, Tiggo 4 Pro emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Taigo may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Tiggo 4 Pro 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: Taigo 63 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57. 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: Taigo 45, Tiggo 4 Pro 75. 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: Taigo 26, Tiggo 4 Pro 47. 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: Taigo 66, Tiggo 4 Pro 58. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Taigo 41, Tiggo 4 Pro 36. 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 4 Pro edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tiggo 4 Pro 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 Taigo and Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Taigo scores 41 vs 36.

Efficiency: Taigo scores 63 vs 57.

Safety: Taigo scores 45 vs 75.

Practicality: Taigo scores 66 vs 58.

Ownership: Taigo scores 26 vs 47.

Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 4 Pro the advantage in this comparison.

Volkswagen Taigo vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

Volkswagen Taigo

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Taigo

Tiggo 4 Pro

Which One's Right for You?

Taigo

Tiggo 4 Pro

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tiggo 4 Pro leads by 6 points

Tiggo 4 Pro

Taigo

Tiggo 4 Pro

Taigo

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down