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
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⚡ 110 kW🔧 210 Nm⛽ 7.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceChery Q
⛽Fuel EconomyChery Q
🛡SafetyH2
📦PracticalityH2
🔑OwnershipChery Q
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Maximum Power
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110 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
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210 Nm
Engine Size
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1497 cc
Claimed Mileage
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7.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
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175 mm
Boot / Load Bay
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Not confirmed
Airbags
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4
Kerb Weight
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Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
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Not confirmed
Warranty
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3 Years / 100,000 km
= 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
H2 has a slight advantage, but Chery Q remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Chery Q
+5 pts
Efficiency
Chery Q
+15 pts
Safety
H2
+66 pts
Practicality
H2
+16 pts
Ownership
Chery Q
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Chery Q
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner
H2
Strengths
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Family Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Chery Q
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
H2
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
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
Chery Q
H2
Model Introduced Year
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2017
Generation
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First generation Haval H2 in SA, on sale 2017-2022. Discontinued in favour of the Jolion, which used a more modern platform and powertrain.
Facelift History
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H2 received a mid-cycle update in 2019 that brought minor exterior styling changes, improved infotainment software and refinements to the DCT calibration. Updates continued through the model life to address recurring DCT issues, with the final 2022 specification being notably improved over the original 2017 launch model.
Facelift Launched Since
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2022
Spec
Chery Q
H2
LSD Available
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Not Applicable
Transfer Case
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Not Applicable
Differential Lock
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Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
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Yes
Engine Position
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Transverse Front-Mounted
Gearbox
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6-Speed DCT
Final Drive Ratio
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4.12:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
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3.4
Number of Gears
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6
Transmission Type
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Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
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Torque Converter DCT
Drivetrain
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Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox Type
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Automatic
Transmission Speeds
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6
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Claimed Mileage
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7.5 km/l
City Mileage
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6.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
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8.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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52 l
Emission Standard
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Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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52
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Airbags
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4
ABS
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Yes
Electronic Stability Control
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Yes
Traction Control
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Standard
Hill Descent Control
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Not Available
Hill Start Assist
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Yes
Child Safety Lock
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Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
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2 Rear ISOFIX
Brake Assist
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Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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Yes
Engine Immobiliser
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Standard
Alarm System
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Optional
Central Locking
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Remote Keyless
Side Impact Beams
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Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Front Seats
Speed Alert System
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Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
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Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
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Yes
Safety Rating
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4
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning
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Not Available
TCS
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Standard
Stability Control
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Yes
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Cruise Control
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Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
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Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
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Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
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Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
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Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
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Yes
360 Degree Camera
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Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
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Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
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Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Seat Material
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Fabric with Leather Accents
Seat Adjustment
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Electric 6-Way Driver
Heated Seats
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Yes
Ventilated Seats
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Not Applicable
Steering Type
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Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
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60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Front and Rear Armrests
Rear Armrest
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Yes with Cup Holders
Cup Holders
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6
Rear AC Vents
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Yes
Rear USB Ports
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1 USB
Steering Wheel Material
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Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
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Colour Digital Display
Interior Colour Options
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3
Driver Lumbar Support
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Driver Lumbar Support
Door Map Pockets
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Door Pockets + Overhead
Leather Seats
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Yes
Front Shoulder Room
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1210 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
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1170 mm
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Climate Control
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Yes
Power Windows
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One-Touch Front and Rear
Keyless Entry
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Yes
Push Button Start
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Yes
Wireless Charging
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Not Available
Sunroof
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Yes
Electric Tailgate
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Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
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Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
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Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
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Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
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Electric Fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
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Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
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2 x 12V Sockets
Speed Limiter
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Not Available
AC Type
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Yes
Engine Start Stop
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Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
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Yes
Push Button Start
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Yes
Spare Wheel
-
Full Size Spare
Air Conditioning
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Yes
Rim Size
-
17 Inches
Sound System
-
6
Unlocking
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Yes
Wireless Charger
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Not Available
Load Bed Length
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Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
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Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
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1050 l
Loadbox Length Mm
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Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
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Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
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1050 l
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Length
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4290 mm
Width
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1800 mm
Height
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1645 mm
Wheelbase
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2560 mm
Doors
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5 doors
Front Headroom
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990 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
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52 l
Rear Headroom
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960 mm
Front Legroom
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1040 mm
Rear Legroom
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870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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175 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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1800 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.4 m
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Engine
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1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Cylinders
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4
Valves
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16
Fuel System
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Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
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9.8:1
Drive Type
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FWD
Top Speed
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175 km/h
Engine Code
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GW4G15A
Cylinder Layout
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Inline
Aspiration
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Turbocharged
Bore
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75 mm
Stroke
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84.7 mm
Drive Modes
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Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
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4
Launch Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
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1497 cc
Transmission
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6-Speed DCT
0-100 km/h
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10.8 sec
Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
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Petrol
Maximum Power
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110 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
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210 Nm
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
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Not Applicable
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Combined Power
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Not Applicable
Combined Torque
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Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
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Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
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Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Battery Type
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Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
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Not Applicable
Electric Range
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Apple CarPlay
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No
Android Auto
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No
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Yes
Number of Speakers
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6
Navigation System
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No
Digital Instrument Cluster
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Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
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No
FM Radio
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Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
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Yes
Voice Recognition
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Not Available
AUX Input
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Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
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8
Wi-Fi Hotspot
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Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering
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Yes
Audio Speakers
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6
Infotainment Screen
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8
Touchscreen
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8
Wireless Android Auto
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No
USB Ports
-
2
Spec
Chery Q
H2
LED Headlamps
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LED Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
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LED DRL
Fog Lamps
-
Halogen Fog Lights
Roof Rails
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Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
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Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
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Chrome Door Handles
Body Cladding
-
Body-Coloured Cladding
Rear Spoiler
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Not Available
Roof Type
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Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Folding Mirrors
Rear Wiper
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Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Chrome Handles
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
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LED DRL
Led Headlights
-
LED Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
-
LED DRL
Front Fog Lamps
-
Halogen Fog Lights
Headlamps
-
LED Headlamps
Headlight Type
-
LED Headlamps
Headlights
-
LED Headlamps
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Approach Angle
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22 deg
Departure Angle
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26 deg
Wading Depth
-
0 mm
Terrain Modes
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Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
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0 deg
Recovery Hooks
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1 Rear Tow Hook
4WD System Type
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Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
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175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
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175 mm
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Tyre Size
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215/60R17
Wheel Type
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Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
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Drum
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full Size Spare
Front Brake Disc Diameter
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254 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
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200 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Drum Rear
Tyre Load Index
-
92
Tyre Speed Rating
-
V
Wheel Rim Size
-
17 Inches
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
-
Full Size Spare
Wheel Diameter
-
17 Inches
Wheels
-
Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Front Suspension
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MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
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Multi-Link Independent
Chassis Type
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Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
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Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
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Yes
Shock Absorber Type
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Gas-Filled Dampers
Front Suspension Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
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Multi-Link Independent
Front Track Width
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1510 mm
Rear Track Width
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1500 mm
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Service Interval
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10000
Approx Service Cost
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1800
Battery Warranty
-
12 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
Not Included
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000
First Service At
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1000
Service Plan Duration
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3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Rust Protection Coating
Service Intervals
-
10000
Engine Oil Capacity
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4.0 l
Service Plan
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Warranty Years
-
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
-
3 Years / 100,000 km
Basic Warranty
-
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty
-
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
Chery Q
H2
CO2 Emissions
-
175 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Noise Level
-
71 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 Octane Unleaded
Particulate Filter
-
Not Applicable
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
-
Moderate
Idle CO2 Output
-
Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Evaporative Emission Control
Variable Valve Timing
-
Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
Spec
Chery Q
H2
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
5.8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
6.8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
8.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
9.2 l/100km
Owner Review Count
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0
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
H2 leads by 13 points
H2 has a slight advantage, but Chery Q remains highly competitive.
In structured scoring, H2 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Chery Q may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the H2 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: Chery Q 50 vs H2 35. 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: Chery Q 0, H2 66. 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: Chery Q 50, H2 44. 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: Chery Q 50, H2 66. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Chery Q 50, H2 45. 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.
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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 H2 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The H2 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 Chery Q and H2 in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Chery Q scores 50 vs 45.
Efficiency: Chery Q scores 50 vs 35.
Safety: Chery Q scores 0 vs 66.
Practicality: Chery Q scores 50 vs 66.
Ownership: Chery Q scores 50 vs 44.
Final structured scoring gives H2
the advantage in this comparison.
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