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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Tata Tiago vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: the short answer
Tiggo 8 PHEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Tiago.
Tiago starts ZAR 540,000 cheaperTiago from ZAR 189,900 · Tiggo 8 PHEV from ZAR 729,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Maximum Power
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Tiggo 8 PHEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Tiggo 8 PHEV230 Nm
Engine Size
Tiago1199 cc
Tiggo 8 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiago20.00 km/l
Tiggo 8 PHEV19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tiago170 mm
Tiggo 8 PHEV170 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.
Tata Tiago
1.2 XZ+ MT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Tiago
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Tiago
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV range
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact hatchback
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1907 kg
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length
3767 mm
4725 mm
Width
1677 mm
1860 mm
Height
1535 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
134 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
242 l
494 l
Kerb Weight
982 kg
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1382 kg
2430 kg
Payload Capacity
400 kg
523 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
990 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
920 mm
985 mm
Front Legroom
820 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
860 mm
945 mm
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
12
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
230 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
64.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
115.1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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
90 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.06
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual gear lever
Electric
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
20.00 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
13.3 km/l
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.6 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
60 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
20.00 km/l
19.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
35
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
1200 km
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
2
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Seat Material
Melange Fabric Seats
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Available
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Power
Seat Trim
Melange Fabric Seats
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Climate Control
Fully Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Fully Automatic
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1930 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Infotainment System
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
Standard
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Tyre Size
175/60 R15
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km
30 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Service Plan
2 years / 30,000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
224900 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
224900
729900
Starting Price Zar
224900
729900
Spec
Tiago
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiago and Tiggo 8 PHEV 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: Tiago 30 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 56.
Efficiency index: Tiago 75 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 81.
Safety-equipment index: Tiago 44 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: Tiago 53 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: Tiago not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 8 PHEV leads by 25 points
Tiggo 8 PHEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Tiago.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
70/100
Tiago
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
53/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 49 pts for Tiago
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV leads. However, Tiago may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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