Chery Tiggo 8 Pro vs Mahindra XUV700

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.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

Executive Plus 1.6T TGDI Petrol Automatic

ZAR 529,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 145 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l

Mahindra XUV700

AX7L BE Automatic Petrol Automatic

ZAR 627,899 ex-showroom

⚡ 149 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance XUV700

⛽ Fuel Economy Tiggo 8 Pro

🛡 Safety Tiggo 8 Pro

📦 Practicality XUV700

🔑 Ownership Tiggo 8 Pro

XUV700 starts ZAR 529900 cheaper Tiggo 8 Pro from ZAR 529,900 · XUV700 from ZAR 495,199

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Engine Power	145 kW	149 kW
Torque	290 Nm	380 Nm
Engine Size	1.6 cc	1997 cc
Claimed Mileage	13.9 km/l	13 km/l
Ground Clearance	207 mm	200 mm
Boot / Load Bay	117 l	240 l
Airbags	Multiple airbags	7
Kerb Weight	1590 kg	2040 kg
Seating Capacity	7	7
Warranty	5 Year / 150 000 km	5 years / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both Tiggo 8 Pro and XUV700 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance XUV700 +8 pts

Efficiency Tiggo 8 Pro +1 pts

Safety Tiggo 8 Pro +32 pts

Practicality XUV700 +6 pts

Ownership Tiggo 8 Pro +11 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 8 Pro

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

XUV700

Strengths

More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Tiggo 8 Pro

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

XUV700

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Model Introduced Year	2023	-
Generation	Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro range	Current local listing
Facelift History	Current South Africa version listed by official source	Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since	2023	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	Current
Production Status	active	Active
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Ground Clearance	207 mm	200 mm
Wheelbase	2710 mm	2750 mm
Length	4720 mm	4695 mm
Width	1860 mm	1890 mm
Height	1705 mm	1755 mm
Kerb Weight	1590 kg	2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	2142 kg	-
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space	117 l	240 l
Towing Capacity	-	-
Front Track Width	1582 mm	-
Rear Track Width	1604 mm	-
Turning Radius	-	-
Load Bed Length	117 l	240 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	739 l	-
Number of Doors	5	-
Max Payload	-	-
Boot Volume	117 l	240 l
Doors	5	-
Seats	7	7
Fuel Tank Capacity	51 l	60 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	2142 kg	-
Ground Clearance Max	207 mm	200 mm
Ground Clearance Min	207 mm	200 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	207 mm	200 mm
Height Mm	1705 mm	1755 mm
Length Mm	4720 mm	4695 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	117 l	240 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-
Cargo Volume	117 l	240 l
Tare Mass Kg	1590 kg	2040 kg
Turning Circle	-	-
Turning Circle M	-	-
Width Mm	1860 mm	1890 mm

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Engine	1.6T petrol	2.0-litre TGDi turbo petrol
Engine Type	1.6T petrol	Turbo petrol with direct injection
Displacement	1.6 cc	1997 cc
Cylinders	4	-
Valves per Cylinder	16	-
Power	145 kW	149 kW
Power @ RPM	5500	5000
Torque	290 Nm	380 Nm
Torque @ RPM	1750-4000	1750-3000
Fuel System	Petrol injection	-
Turbocharger	Standard	-
Top Speed	-	-
0-100 km/h	-	-
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	194.4 bhp	200 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	Petrol
Cylinder Layout	Inline	-
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged	-
Engine Type Config	1.6T petrol	-
0–100 km/h	-	-
Engine Displacement	1.6 cc	1997 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1.6 cc	1997 cc
Acceleration 0 100	-	-
Engine Config	1.6T petrol	-
Engine Cylinders	4	-
Engine Displacement Cc	1.6 cc	1997 cc
Engine Power kW	145 kW	149 kW
Engine Torque Nm	290 Nm	380 Nm
Engine Valves	16	-
Induction	Turbocharged	-
Max Power kW	145 kW	149 kW
Max Torque Nm	290 Nm	380 Nm
Maximum Power	145 kW	149 kW
Maximum Torque	290 Nm	380 Nm
Power kW Rpm	5500	5000
Torque Nm Rpm	1750-4000	1750-3000
Turbo Type	Single turbo	-

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	FWD	-
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	-
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	Standard	-
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	7 km/h	6 km/h
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Automatic clutch	-
Drivetrain	FWD	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	FWD	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission Speeds	7 km/h	6 km/h

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Claimed Mileage	13.9 km/l	13 km/l
City Mileage	-	10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage	-	15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	51 l	60 l
Emission Standard	Euro VIb	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Average Fuel Consumption	7.2 l/100km	7.7 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	7.2 l/100km	7.7 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	7.2 l/100km	7.7 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	13.9 km/l	13 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	7.2 l/100km	7.7 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	7.2 l/100km	7.7 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	7.2 l/100km	7.7 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	51 l	60 l
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Airbags	Multiple airbags	7
ABS	Standard	-
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control	Standard	-
Hill Descent Control	Standard	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	-
Child Safety Lock	Standard	-
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	-
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	-
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Standard	-
Front Parking Sensors	Standard	-
AEB	Standard	-
BA	Standard	-
Brake Override System	Standard	-
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	Standard	Standard
EBD	Standard	-
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	-
Hill Hold	Standard	-
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Standard	-
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	-
Knee Airbag	-	Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD	Standard	-

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Cruise Control	Standard	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	-
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	-
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Parking Sensors	Standard	-
Rear View Camera	Standard	Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera	Standard	360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	Standard	Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Auto Highbeam	Standard	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	-
Drive Modes	Eco / Normal / Sport	ZIP / ZAP / ZOOM / CUSTOM
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	-
Reverse Camera	Standard	Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	-
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	Standard	360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	-

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Seat Material	Leatherette / leather	Leatherette
Heated Seats	Standard	-
Ventilated Seats	Standard	-
Ambient Lighting	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	-
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Power	6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Power	6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim	Leatherette / leather	Leatherette

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Climate Control	Automatic	Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows	Standard	-
Keyless Entry	Standard	Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start	Standard	Push button start
Wireless Charging	Standard	Wireless front charger
Sunroof	Standard	Skyroof
Electric Tailgate	Standard	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	-
AC Type	Automatic	Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Gear Shift Type	Electric	-
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	-
Service Plan	5 Year / 60 000 km	5 years / 100 000 km
Stability Control	Standard	Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Valves Per Cylinder	4	-

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Infotainment Screen	Touchscreen infotainment	26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Yes
Android Auto	Standard	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Yes
Number of Speakers	8	12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard	-
USB Ports	Front and rear USB where listed	-
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	-	Standard
Audio Controls On Steering	-	Standard

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
LED Headlamps	Standard	Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	-
Fog Lamps	Standard	-
Roof Rails	Standard	-
Exterior Colour Options	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.	See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights	Standard	Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof	Standard	Skyroof

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
4WD System Type	FWD	-
Breakover Angle	-	-

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Spare Wheel Type	-	-
Wheel Rim Size	235/55 R18	R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Electronic park brake
Parking Brake Type	-	Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake	-	Standard

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	-

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
CO2 Emissions	172 g/km	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	Petrol

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	-

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Ownership Role	mid-to-high value	South Africa market model
Price Source	Official model page price card	https://mahindra.co.za/xuv700-2/
Price Zar	529900 ZAR	627899 ZAR
Pricing Role	mid-to-high value	flagship
Starting Price	529900	495199
Starting Price Zar	529900	495199

Spec	Tiggo 8 Pro	XUV700
Warranty	5 Year / 150 000 km	5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty	5 Year / 150 000 km	5 years / 150 000 km

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tiggo 8 Pro leads by 6 points

Both Tiggo 8 Pro and XUV700 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 66 /100

Lead 6 points

Data 74% confidence

#1 Winner

Tiggo 8 Pro

74% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 54

Performance 59

Efficiency 54

Safety 94

Practicality 61

Ownership 55

Leads by 6 points

XUV700

85% data confidence 0 strong categories

Best at Performance 67 Check Ownership 44

Performance 67

Efficiency 53

Safety 62

Practicality 67

Ownership 44

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance XUV700 +8 Efficiency Tiggo 8 Pro +1 Safety Tiggo 8 Pro +32 Practicality XUV700 +6 Ownership Tiggo 8 Pro +11

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Tiggo 8 Pro

Performance 59/100

Efficiency 54/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 61/100

Ownership 55/100

XUV700

Performance 67/100

Efficiency 53/100

Safety 62/100

Practicality 67/100

Ownership 44/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro wins with 66 pts vs 60 pts for XUV700

In structured scoring, Tiggo 8 Pro emerges as the stronger overall package. However, XUV700 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 8 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: Tiggo 8 Pro 54 vs XUV700 53. 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: Tiggo 8 Pro 94, XUV700 62. 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: Tiggo 8 Pro 55, XUV700 44. 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: Tiggo 8 Pro 61, XUV700 67. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Tiggo 8 Pro 59, XUV700 67. 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 8 Pro edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tiggo 8 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 Tiggo 8 Pro and XUV700 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Tiggo 8 Pro scores 59 vs 67.

Efficiency: Tiggo 8 Pro scores 54 vs 53.

Safety: Tiggo 8 Pro scores 94 vs 62.

Practicality: Tiggo 8 Pro scores 61 vs 67.

Ownership: Tiggo 8 Pro scores 55 vs 44.

Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 8 Pro the advantage in this comparison.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro vs Mahindra XUV700

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

Mahindra XUV700

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)

Tiggo 8 Pro

XUV700

Which One's Right for You?

Tiggo 8 Pro

XUV700

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tiggo 8 Pro leads by 6 points

Tiggo 8 Pro

XUV700

Tiggo 8 Pro

XUV700

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down