Toyota C-HR vs GWM H6 GT PHEV

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota C-HR Discontinued model
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 499,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
GWM H6 GT PHEV in South Africa

GWM H6 GT PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 321 kW 🔧 762 Nm ⛽ 125 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 GT PHEV
Fuel Economy H6 GT PHEV
🛡 Safety C-HR
📦 Practicality C-HR
🔑 Ownership H6 GT PHEV
Recorded price context C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000 · H6 GT PHEV: current from ZAR 799,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec C-HR H6 GT PHEV
Maximum Power 134 kW 321 kW
Maximum Torque 190 Nm 762 Nm
Engine Size 1987 cc 1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 19.2 km/l 125 km/l
Ground Clearance 160 mm 170 mm
Boot / Load Bay 377 l 392 l
Airbags 7 Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 2075 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 5 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

H6 GT PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over C-HR.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 GT PHEV +47 pts
Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +18 pts
Safety C-HR +10 pts
Practicality C-HR +2 pts
Ownership H6 GT PHEV +22 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C-HR

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Catalogue-index leader

H6 GT PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

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

H6 GT PHEV

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec C-HR H6 GT PHEV
Model Introduced Year 2023 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023 Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since 2023 Original current-generation version
Tare Mass Kg 1500 kg 2041 kg
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Coupe SUV
Color Note Not confirmed Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Not confirmed Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec C-HR H6 GT PHEV
Length 4390 mm 4727 mm
Width 1796 mm 1940 mm
Height 1550 mm 1729 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 377 l 392 l
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1930 kg 2525 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m -
Towing Capacity Not confirmed 1500 kg
Doors Not confirmed 5 doors

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

H6 GT PHEV leads by 15 points

H6 GT PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over C-HR.

Index leader 83 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 74% source coverage
83
#1 Index leader

H6 GT PHEV

74% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 60
Performance 100
Efficiency 96
Safety 88
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Leads by 15 points
68
#2

C-HR

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 53
Efficiency 78
Safety 98
Practicality 62
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 GT PHEV +47 Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +18 Safety C-HR +10 Practicality C-HR +2 Ownership H6 GT PHEV +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H6 GT PHEV

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 65/100

C-HR

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 78/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 62/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM H6 GT PHEV leads the catalogue index with 83 pts vs 68 pts for C-HR

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H6 GT PHEV leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This C-HR and H6 GT PHEV comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: C-HR 53 vs H6 GT PHEV 100.

Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs H6 GT PHEV 96.

Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs H6 GT PHEV 88.

Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs H6 GT PHEV 60.

Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs H6 GT PHEV 65.

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.