Dongfeng 06 vs Dongfeng BOX

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 699,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 200 kW 🔧 340 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
Dongfeng BOX in South Africa

Dongfeng BOX

BOX E3 430 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 449,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 70 kW 🔧 160 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 06 vs Dongfeng BOX: the short answer

06 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over BOX.

BOX starts ZAR 200,000 cheaper 06 from ZAR 599,900 · BOX from ZAR 399,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 06 BOX
Maximum Power 06200 kW BOX70 kW
Maximum Torque 06340 Nm BOX160 Nm
Engine Size 06Not Applicable BOXNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy 060 km/l BOX0 km/l
Ground Clearance 060 mm BOX0 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 06

06 E3

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Dongfeng BOX

BOX E3 430

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

06

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

BOX

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

Which One's Right for You?

06

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

BOX

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 06 BOX
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Current South African generation Current South African generation
Facelift History Current launch specification Current launch specification
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active Active
Segment Electric crossover SUV Electric city hatchback
Vehicle Type SUV Hatchback
Spec 06 BOX
Length 4670 mm 4020 mm
Width 1900 mm 1810 mm
Height 1617 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase 2775 mm 2663 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm 140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 500 l 326 l
Kerb Weight 1880 kg 1370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2330 kg 1820 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 450 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 750 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.8 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 950 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 06 and BOX 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 77 vs BOX 36.

Efficiency index: 06 90 vs BOX 90.

Safety-equipment index: 06 92 vs BOX 70.

Practicality index: 06 55 vs BOX 47.

Ownership-cover index: 06 not separately scored vs BOX 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

06 leads by 20 points

06 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over BOX.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 20 points
Data 64% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

06

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Practicality 55
Performance 77
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 55
Leads by 20 points
58
#2

BOX

64% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 90 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 90
Safety 70
Practicality 47
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 06 +41 Efficiency Level Safety 06 +22 Practicality 06 +8

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

06

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 55/100

BOX

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 70/100
Practicality 47/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 06 leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 58 pts for BOX

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

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06 vs BOX 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.