Compare the Chery Tiggo 8 vs Kia EV3

A posh seven-seat cabin, and hybrid value supreme
2026
Car of the Year Award
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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10/10
Not built for corners, but built for big range instead
2026
Family Values Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

The longer Chery Tiggo 8 provides a third row of seats, which the Kia EV3 lacks. In the back, both cars offer plenty of headroom and legroom, but while the Tiggo 8 allows you to slide and recline its seats, the rear seats in the EV3 neither slide nor recline. Around town, the EV3 deals quite well with lumps and bumps, whereas the Tiggo 8 is not very comfortable as it wallows and fidgets over dips and bumps regardless of engine. At motorway speeds, the plug-in hybrid Tiggo 8 suffers from quite a lot of wind and road noise in the cabin, while wind noise in the EV3 is not obtrusive once you are cruising.

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Aspire 1.6T DCT Petrol Automatic

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Air 150kW 58.3kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 7 Best Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 117 litres (1 suitcase) Boot space, seats up 460 litres (3 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 494 litres Boot space, seats down —
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,725 mm x 1,860 mm x 1,705 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,310 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,575 mm
Towing capacity — Towing capacity 500 kg
First year tax rate £2,270 First year tax rate £10 Best
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.1 miles / kWh
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
36.2 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
270 miles
Battery size — Battery size 58.3 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 32 · high Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 33 · high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.6T DCT Engine name 150kW 58.3kWh Auto
Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP Engine size Electric • 201 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 7 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 9.8 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) Best
Battery size — Battery size 58.3 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
270 miles

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 7 Best Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 117 litres Boot (seats up) 460 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 494 litres Boot (seats down) —
Length 4,725 mm Length 4,310 mm
Width 1,860 mm Width 1,850 mm
Height 1,705 mm Height 1,575 mm
Wheelbase 2.71 m Wheelbase —
Turning circle 11.2 m Turning circle 10.4 m

Full features list

  • Metallic paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Special pearlescent paint
  • Synthetic leather - Black
  • Automatic door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start button
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start)
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic high beam
  • Body colour door handles
  • Dual rear fog and reversing light
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding side mirrors
  • Electrically height adjustable headlights
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Heated rear windshield
  • Hidden front wiper - adaptive speed control
  • High level brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • One touch window function for all doors
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Silent glass - front windscreen
  • 12V socket outlet 3rd row
  • 1st row dome reading light
  • 2nd row AC vents
  • 2nd row dome reading light
  • 3rd row AC vents
  • 3rd row dome reading light
  • 4 way manual adjustable steering column
  • 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
  • 6 way power adjustable driver seat
  • 60/40 split folding rear seats with flat folding
  • 7 seats with integrated head support
  • Driver/passenger sunvisor with auto illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Dual zone air conditionor with auto climate control
  • Front and rear headrests
  • Front centre armrest with storage cover auto illuminate
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Brake assist and priority system (BAS) (BOS)
  • Child proof door locks
  • Dual front airbags
  • EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Electric limited seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Front ventilated disc brakes
  • HAC - Hill start assist control
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • PAB manual switch off
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Uphill and downhill assist
  • 10.25" LCD instrument cluster
  • 15.6" LCD central console infotainment display
  • 540 degree panoramic view camera
  • Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
  • Blind spot detection
  • DAI Forward Departure System
  • Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
  • Driver monitor system (DMS)
  • E-call safety system
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front collision warning
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Intelligent elude system
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning (LDW)
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • On device voice assistant
  • RCTA - Rear cross traffic alert
  • Remote HVAC start
  • Remote engine start
  • Speed limit reminder
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • Wireless apple car play/android Auto
  • Wireless charging pad (50W max)
  • Multi-link rear suspension
  • 19" Alloy wheels
  • Puncture repair kit
  • 1st Row USB type-A and USB type-C
  • 2nd row USB-Ax1,USB-Cx1
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Sony 8 speaker sound system
  • Dark colour interior
  • Cloth - Grey
  • Premium paint
  • 1 x Front 12V socket
  • 2 Spoke artificial leather steering wheel
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 60:40 Split folding rear seats
  • Air styling with blue accents
  • All-round height adjustable headrests
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Centre console with underneath storage
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Driver and passenger sunvisors with vanity mirrors
  • E-Shift Column Gear Selector
  • Front and rear door storage
  • Front cabin LED light
  • Glovebox
  • Grey headlining
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • ISOFIX rear child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
  • LED luggage area lights
  • Luggage board
  • Luggage compartment load cover
  • Luggage compartment parcel shelf
  • Luggage net with hooks
  • Manual adjustable driver and front passenger seat
  • Manual tilt/height adjustable steering wheel
  • Rear cabin LED light
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholder
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Under floor storage in luggage area
  • Customisable automatic door locking
  • Customisable automatic door unlocking
  • Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Manual child locks
  • Rear occupant alert
  • Smart key with motion sensor
  • Thatcham category 1 security alarm and immobiliser with interior protection
  • Visible vehicle identification number
  • Automatic defog system
  • Automatic headlight control system
  • Black side sills
  • Black wheel arches
  • Black window surrounds
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Electric front windows/one touch facility
  • Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
  • Flush door handles
  • Frunk
  • Gloss black roof rails
  • Heated rear window
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED high mounted brake lights
  • LED rear fog lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Rain sensing front wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear wiper
  • Solar glass windscreen
  • Solid paint
  • All round 3-point seatbelts
  • Anti-Lock braking system with emergency stop signalling
  • Curtain airbags
  • Downhill brake control
  • Electric parking brake with auto hold function
  • Electronic stability control
  • Front airbags
  • Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Multi collision brake assist
  • Rear airbags
  • Regenerative braking paddle shifter with iPedal functionality
  • Seatbelt reminder warning
  • Side airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Vehicle stability management
  • 17" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre mobility kit
  • 12.3" Driver display screen
  • 12.3" Touchscreen navigation system
  • 5.3" Climate control touchscreen
  • Blind spot collision avoidance assist (BCA)
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow and Mydrive)
  • Driver attention warning
  • E-call
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 2.0 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning and junction crossing
  • Front parking sensors
  • Highway Driving Assist 2 with hand-on detection (HDA2 w HOD)
  • Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
  • Lane Follow assist 2.0 with hands-On detection
  • Lane keep assist
  • Over air updates (OTA)
  • Power assist steering
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear-Cross traffic collision avoidance assist
  • Reversing camera system
  • Safe exit warning (SEW)
  • Smart cruise control 2.0 with stop and go functionality
  • Speed limiter
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • 1x USB-C port in front
  • 2 USB-C charge ports in rear
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • USB-C port for connection of a media device
  • Type 2 charging cable

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.