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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
ZS
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Tiggo 8 Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ZS
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro range
Current local value-positioned ZS compact SUV, sold alongside rather than replaced by the larger turbocharged ZS Pro.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South African ZS specification introduced with MG's market return in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1590 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Length
4720 mm
4314 mm
Width
1860 mm
1809 mm
Height
1705 mm
1624 mm
Wheelbase
2710 mm
2585 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
207 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
207 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
48 l
Boot/Cargo Space
117 l
359 l
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1258 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2142 kg
1695 kg
Payload Capacity
552 kg
437 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1043 mm
Rear Headroom
985 mm
995 mm
Front Legroom
1055 mm
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
945 mm
850 mm
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Front Track Width
1582 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1604 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
ETC air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
739 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
ETC air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated NSE Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
NSE
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multipoint fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
84 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
150 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.2 kW/tonne
66.77 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
182.4 Nm/tonne
119.24 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Gearbox
7 DCT
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Torque converter automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
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
Standard
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
4
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
14.08 km/l
City Mileage
11.2 km/l
10.99 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.4 km/l
16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
48 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
14.08 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
48
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
PVC + PU
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
4-way manual, no height adjustment
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
PVC + PU
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
8-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Available
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Pearl Black, Arctic White, Storm Silver, Burnt Orange, Dynamic Red, Atlantic Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Approach Angle
Not Available
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
29.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
207 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
207 mm
-
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
215/50R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Wheel Rim Size
235/55 R18
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Mechanical
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
165 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Service Plan
5 Year / 60 000 km
5 years/60,000 km
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
529900 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
529900
309900
Starting Price Zar
529900
309900
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
ZS
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 8 Pro and ZS 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 8 Pro 59 vs ZS 37.
Efficiency index: Tiggo 8 Pro 54 vs ZS 55.
Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 8 Pro 94 vs ZS 87.
Practicality index: Tiggo 8 Pro 58 vs ZS 52.
Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 8 Pro not separately scored vs ZS 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 8 Pro leads by 10 points
Tiggo 8 Pro has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ZS remains close.
Performance
Tiggo 8 Pro +22
Efficiency
ZS +1
Safety
Tiggo 8 Pro +7
Practicality
Tiggo 8 Pro +6
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
ZS
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 57 pts for ZS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 Pro leads. However, ZS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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