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Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV vs BMW X3: the short answer
X3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 4 Cross HEV remains close.
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV starts ZAR 624,600 cheaperTiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900 · X3 from ZAR 1,064,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Maximum Power
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
X3293 kW
Maximum Torque
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV310 Nm
X3540 Nm @ 1900-4800 rpm
Engine Size
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV1500 cc
X32998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV18.5 km/l
X312.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV180 mm
X3190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Comfort HEV
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
X3
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X3
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Fourth-generation G45 BMW X3, produced at BMW Plant Rosslyn for South Africa and export markets.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
G45 is the current fourth-generation X3 and the South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1387 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Length
4351 mm
4755 mm
Width
1831 mm
1920 mm
Height
1662 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2865 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
340 l
570 l
Kerb Weight
1387 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1905 kg
2625 kg
Payload Capacity
518 kg
645 kg
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1014 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
982 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
930 mm
932 mm
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
M Sports Suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
M Sports Suspension
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Standard
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2998 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
293 kW
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
540 Nm @ 1900-4800 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
400 V
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 Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Gearbox
1 DHT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
Hybrid DHT
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
1 DHT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
FWD
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Hybrid DHT
8
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Claimed Mileage
18.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
14.9 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.5 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
18.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
65
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
420 km
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
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
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Fabric
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.3
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.9
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.9
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
-
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
215/60 R17
20" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 1036 M Bicolour
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km
189 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Service Plan
5 Years / 60 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
439900 ZAR
1550000 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
439900
1550000
Starting Price Zar
439900
1550000
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
X3
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 4 Cross HEV and X3 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: Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62 vs X3 99.
Efficiency index: Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75 vs X3 54.
Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91 vs X3 92.
Practicality index: Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57 vs X3 75.
Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 4 Cross HEV not separately scored vs X3 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
X3 leads by 11 points
X3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 4 Cross HEV remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X3
Performance
99/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
75/100
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X3
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 71 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X3 leads. However, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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