Toyota C-HR vs Gwm H6

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.

Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 499,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
Gwm H6 in South Africa

Gwm H6

1.5T Hybrid LX Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 5.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tie
Fuel Economy C-HR
🛡 Safety C-HR
📦 Practicality H6
🔑 Ownership H6
C-HR starts ZAR 589900 cheaper C-HR from ZAR 429,000 · H6 from ZAR 589,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec C-HR H6
Engine Power 134 115
Torque 190 260
Engine Size 1987 1497
Claimed Mileage 19.2 5.8
Ground Clearance 160 198
Boot Space 377 530
Airbags 7 6
Kerb Weight 1500 1680
Seating Capacity Available 5
Warranty 3 5

= leads in this spec

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

🏆 Winner
#1

C-HR

67
/ 100
+4
pts
#2

H6

63
/ 100

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

The Bottom Line

Both C-HR and H6 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Equal
Efficiency C-HR +13 pts
Safety C-HR +2 pts
Practicality H6 +3 pts
Ownership H6 +8 pts

Score Breakdown by Category

🏆 Overall Winner

C-HR

Performance 11/20
Efficiency 13/20
Safety 20/20
Practicality 11/20
Ownership 12/20

H6

Performance 11/20
Efficiency 0/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 14/20
Ownership 20/20

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

C-HR

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

H6

Strengths
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to: Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

H6

  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C-HR H6
Ground Clearance 160 198
Wheelbase 2640 2738
Length 4390 4653
Width 1796 1886
Height 1550 1730
Kerb Weight 1500 1680
Gross Vehicle Weight 1930 2200
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 377 530
Towing Capacity Not Available 1500
Turning Radius 5.4 11.8
Boot Space Seats Folded 1500 730
Front Track Width 1550 1560
Rear Track Width 1540 1570
Load Bed Length Available -
Load Bed Width Available -
Front Legroom Available 1050
Rear Legroom Available 890
Front Headroom Available 990
Rear Headroom Available 960
Front Shoulder Room Available 1430
Rear Shoulder Room Available 1390
Number of Doors Available 5
Max Payload Available -
Boot Volume Available 530
Doors Available 5
Seats Available 5
Front Overhang Available 880
Fuel Tank Capacity Available 58
Rear Overhang Available 890
Spec C-HR H6
Engine 2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric 1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Hybrid Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol
Displacement 1987 1497
Cylinders 4 4
Valves per Cylinder 4 16
Power 134 115
Torque 190 260
Fuel System Hybrid Synergy Drive Direct Injection
Top Speed 180 185
0-100 km/h 8.2 110
Power @ RPM 5200 rpm 5,500 rpm
Torque @ RPM 4000 rpm 1,500-4,000 rpm
Turbocharger Not Available Yes
Cylinder Layout Inline 4 (I4) Inline 4 (I4)
Engine Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged
Engine Code Standard GW4B15B
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Cylinder Bore 82.0 -
Piston Stroke 92.0 -
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Engine Position Available Front Transverse
Engine Oil Capacity Available 5.5
Power 150 154
Variable Valve Timing Available Yes
Maximum Engine RPM Available 6,000
Engine Type Config Available Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged
0–100 km/h Available 9.8
Battery Capacity Available 1.8 kWh
Charging Port Available -
AC Charging Time Available -
Engine Displacement Available 1497
EV Range Available 130

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Toyota C-HR wins with 67 pts vs 63 pts for H6

In structured scoring, C-HR emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H6 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 C-HR 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 13 vs H6 0. 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 20, H6 18. 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 12, H6 20. 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 11, H6 14. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: C-HR 11, H6 11. 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 C-HR edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

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

Performance: C-HR scores 11 vs 11.

Efficiency: C-HR scores 13 vs 0.

Safety: C-HR scores 20 vs 18.

Practicality: C-HR scores 11 vs 14.

Ownership: C-HR scores 12 vs 20.

Final structured scoring gives C-HR the advantage in this comparison.