Dongfeng 06 vs BAIC B30

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 06 in South Africa

Dongfeng 06

06 E3 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 579,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 230 Nm
VS
BAIC B30 in South Africa

BAIC B30

B30 Elite Adventure Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 305 Nm ⛽ 12.41 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 06 vs BAIC B30: the short answer

B30 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 06 remains close.

06 starts ZAR 20,900 cheaper 06 from ZAR 499,000 · B30 from ZAR 519,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 06 B30
Maximum Power 06120 kW B30138 kW
Maximum Torque 06230 Nm B30305 Nm
Engine Size 06Not Applicable B301498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 06Not Applicable B3012.41 km/l
Ground Clearance 06170 mm B30215 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

06

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

B30

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

06

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

B30

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 06 B30
Model Introduced Year 2026 2025
Generation Current South African 06 generation Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Facelift History Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced The B30 was unveiled locally in August 2025 and launched in November 2025 as the first South African version; no later local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Five-door mid-size SUV
Model Year 2026 2025
Production Status active active
Segment Compact Electric SUV Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle SUV
Spec 06 B30
Length 4306 mm 4730 mm
Width 1868 mm 1910 mm
Height 1645 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 2820 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 155 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 500 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 500 kg 1575 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 500 kg 2034 kg
Payload Capacity 500 kg 459 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1010 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 980 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1050 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 920 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This 06 and B30 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: 06 42 vs B30 59.

Efficiency index: 06 31 vs B30 51.

Safety-equipment index: 06 88 vs B30 92.

Practicality index: 06 60 vs B30 61.

Ownership-cover index: 06 not separately scored vs B30 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

B30 leads by 10 points

B30 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 06 remains close.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 70% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

B30

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 92
Practicality 61
Leads by 10 points
56
#2

06

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 31
Performance 42
Efficiency 31
Safety 88
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance B30 +17 Efficiency B30 +20 Safety B30 +4 Practicality B30 +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

B30

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 61/100

06

Performance 42/100
Efficiency 31/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BAIC B30 leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 56 pts for 06

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B30 leads. However, 06 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

06 vs B30 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

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.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.