Omoda C9 SHS 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.

Omoda C9 SHS in South Africa

Omoda C9 SHS

C9 SHS AWD Plug-in Hybrid 3-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⛽ 71.4 km/l
VS
GWM H6 in South Africa

GWM H6

1.5T Hybrid LX Hybrid Current
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance C9 SHS
Fuel Economy C9 SHS
🛡 Safety C9 SHS
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
H6 starts ZAR 410,000 cheaper C9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · H6 from ZAR 589,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec C9 SHS H6
Maximum Power Not Officially Disclosed 115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Not Officially Disclosed 260 Nm
Engine Size 1500 cc 1497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 71.4 km/l 17.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 165 mm 198 mm
Boot / Load Bay 660 l 530 l
Airbags Multiple airbags 6
Kerb Weight 2195 kg 1680 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 7 Years / 200 000 km 5 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

C9 SHS holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H6.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance C9 SHS +41 pts
Efficiency C9 SHS +26 pts
Safety C9 SHS +1 pts
Practicality Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

C9 SHS

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

H6

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

Which One's Right for You?

C9 SHS

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

H6

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C9 SHS H6
Model Introduced Year 2025 2022
Generation Current South Africa C9 SHS range H6 sold in South Africa is the third generation H6 under the Haval brand, launched globally in 2021 and adapted for SA in 2022. Suspension and powertrain calibration is tuned for South African road conditions and fuel quality.
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source H6 received a mid-cycle update in late 2024 that brought refined hybrid system calibration for South African altitude and fuel quality, an upgraded driver-assistance package across all variants, the 14.6-inch infotainment screen as standard on LT and LX (replacing the original 12.3-inch unit), and revised exterior detailing including new alloy wheel designs.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg Not Available 1680 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue and Cosmos Grey. Two-tone roof options on LT and LX with selected base colours.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec C9 SHS H6
Length 4775 mm 4653 mm
Width 1920 mm 1886 mm
Height 1671 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 58 l
Boot/Cargo Space 660 l 530 l
Kerb Weight 2195 kg 1680 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2717 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity 522 kg -
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 11.8 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 960 mm 890 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

C9 SHS leads by 17 points

C9 SHS holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H6.

Index leader 87 /100
Lead 17 points
Data 55% source coverage
87
#1 Index leader

C9 SHS

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 96 Check Practicality 69
Performance 92
Efficiency 96
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Leads by 17 points
70
#2

H6

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 70
Safety 93
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C9 SHS +41 Efficiency C9 SHS +26 Safety C9 SHS +1 Practicality Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

C9 SHS

Performance 92/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100

H6

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Omoda C9 SHS leads the catalogue index with 87 pts vs 70 pts for H6

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C9 SHS leads. However, H6 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 C9 SHS and H6 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: C9 SHS 92 vs H6 51.

Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs H6 70.

Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs H6 93.

Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs H6 69.

Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS not separately scored vs H6 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.