Toyota C-HR vs GWM H6 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 an archived model

Current and archived cars are compared side by side. Archived models keep their verified historical specs, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota C-HR
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid Automatic Archive reference
ZAR 499,000 last listed
No longer sold new Specs stay visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
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GWM H6 PHEV in South Africa

GWM H6 PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT Phev Automatic
ZAR 749,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 268 kW 🔧 760 Nm ⛽ Not Applicable km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 PHEV
Fuel Economy Tie
🛡 Safety H6 PHEV
📦 Practicality H6 PHEV
🔑 Ownership H6 PHEV
C-HR starts ZAR 699900 cheaper C-HR from ZAR 429,000 · H6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec C-HR H6 PHEV
Engine Power Not confirmed 268
Torque Not confirmed 760
Engine Size Not confirmed 1500
Claimed Mileage Not confirmed Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Not confirmed 170 mm
Boot Space Not confirmed Not Applicable
Airbags Not confirmed Not Available
Kerb Weight Not confirmed Not Applicable
Seating Capacity Not confirmed 5
Warranty Not confirmed 5

= leads in this spec

Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

H6 PHEV dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 PHEV +48 pts
Efficiency Equal
Safety H6 PHEV +38 pts
Practicality H6 PHEV +13 pts
Ownership H6 PHEV +15 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C-HR

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

H6 PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

H6 PHEV

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

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 PHEV
Model Introduced Year Not confirmed Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Not confirmed Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Not confirmed 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 Not confirmed Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed 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 Hi-4 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 PHEV
Ground Clearance Not confirmed 170 mm
Wheelbase Not confirmed 2738 mm
Length Not confirmed 4703 mm
Width Not confirmed 1886 mm
Height Not confirmed 1730 mm
Kerb Weight Not confirmed Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight Not confirmed Not Applicable
Seating Capacity Not confirmed 5
Boot Space Not confirmed Not Applicable
Towing Capacity Not confirmed 2000 kg
Front Track Width Not confirmed Not Applicable
Rear Track Width Not confirmed Not Applicable
Turning Radius Not confirmed Not Applicable
Load Bed Length Not confirmed Not Applicable
Load Bed Width Not confirmed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not confirmed Not Applicable
Rear Legroom Not confirmed Not Applicable
Front Headroom Not confirmed Not Applicable
Rear Headroom Not confirmed Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room Not confirmed Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room Not confirmed Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded Not confirmed Not Applicable
Number of Doors Not confirmed 5
Max Payload Not confirmed Not Applicable
Boot Volume Not confirmed Not Applicable
Doors Not confirmed 5
Seats Not confirmed 5
Fuel Tank Capacity Not confirmed Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg Not confirmed Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max Not confirmed 170 mm
Ground Clearance Min Not confirmed 170 mm
Ground Clearance Mm Not confirmed 170 mm
Height Mm Not confirmed 1730 mm
Length Mm Not confirmed 4703 mm
Loadbox Length Mm Not confirmed Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not confirmed Not Applicable
Payload Kg Not confirmed Not Applicable
Cargo Volume Not confirmed Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed Not Applicable
Turning Circle Not confirmed Not Applicable
Turning Circle M Not confirmed Not Applicable
Width Mm Not confirmed 1886 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 PHEV leads by 25 points

H6 PHEV dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.

Winner 64 /100
Lead 25 points
Data 58% confidence
64
#1 Winner

H6 PHEV

58% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Safety 38
Performance 98
Efficiency 50
Safety 38
Practicality 63
Ownership 65
Leads by 25 points
39
#2

C-HR

11% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Performance 50 Check Safety 0
Performance 50
Efficiency 50
Safety 0
Practicality 50
Ownership 50
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 PHEV +48 Efficiency Level Safety H6 PHEV +38 Practicality H6 PHEV +13 Ownership H6 PHEV +15

High confidence result.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H6 PHEV

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 38/100
Practicality 63/100
Ownership 65/100

C-HR

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 50/100
Ownership 50/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 PHEV wins with 64 pts vs 39 pts for C-HR

In structured scoring, H6 PHEV emerges as the stronger overall package. However, C-HR may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the H6 PHEV edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: C-HR 50 vs H6 PHEV 50. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: C-HR 0, H6 PHEV 38. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: C-HR 50, H6 PHEV 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: C-HR 50, H6 PHEV 63. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: C-HR 50, H6 PHEV 98. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The H6 PHEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H6 PHEV scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between C-HR and H6 PHEV in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: C-HR scores 50 vs 98.

Efficiency: C-HR scores 50 vs 50.

Safety: C-HR scores 0 vs 38.

Practicality: C-HR scores 50 vs 63.

Ownership: C-HR scores 50 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives H6 PHEV the advantage in this comparison.