Compare the Chery Tiggo 8 vs Volvo EX30
Aspire 1.6T DCT Petrol Automatic
Change versionCore 200kW P5 51kWh Auto Electric Automatic
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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
10/10
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
8/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between the Chery Tiggo 8 and the Volvo EX30 comes down to whether you need maximum passenger space or urban style and comfort. The Tiggo 8 is a spacious seven-seater packed with standard kit and high-quality synthetic leather upholstery, while the EX30 is a sleek electric SUV offering a very comfortable ride around town and stylish looks. Both models provide good value for money, but they cater to very different lifestyles and practical demands.
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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.
Choose it for
- Its seven-seat versatility, generous cabin space across the first two rows, and a high-quality interior trimmed in soft-touch leatherette alongside plenty of standard kit.
Worth knowing
- The entry-level petrol engine is noisy, slow and uses a lot of fuel, and the boot is tiny when you have all seven seats in place.
Choose it for
- Its fantastic styling, comfortable ride around town, and a posh cabin featuring delightful details like solid metal door handles.
Worth knowing
- All cabin controls run through the touchscreen, and the rear seats are tight so it is best suited for a smaller household.
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Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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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 318 litres (2 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 494 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,000 litres Best |
| 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) 4,233 mm x 1,953 mm x 1,573 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £2,270 | First year tax rate £10 Best |
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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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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.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 51 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.6T DCT | Engine name 200kW P5 51kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP | Engine size Electric • 272 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.8 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.7 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 51 kWh |
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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.
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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) 318 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 494 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,000 litres Best |
| Length 4,725 mm | Length 4,233 mm |
| Width 1,860 mm | Width 1,953 mm |
| Height 1,705 mm | Height 1,573 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.71 m | Wheelbase 2.65 m |
| Turning circle 11.2 m | Turning circle 11.2 m |
Full features list
*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.