Chery Chery Q vs GWM H2

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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GWM H2 Discontinued model
Chery Chery Q in South Africa

Chery Chery Q

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GWM H2 in South Africa

GWM H2

1.5T LT Petrol 6-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 339,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 7.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Chery Q
Fuel Economy Chery Q
🛡 Safety H2
📦 Practicality H2
🔑 Ownership Chery Q

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Chery Q H2
Maximum Power - 110 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque - 210 Nm
Engine Size - 1497 cc
Claimed Mileage - 7.5 km/l
Ground Clearance - 175 mm
Boot / Load Bay - Not confirmed
Airbags - 4
Kerb Weight - Not confirmed
Seating Capacity - Not confirmed
Warranty - 3 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

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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 Driving Fuel 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 - 2017
Generation - 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 - 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 - 2022
Spec Chery Q H2
LSD Available - Not Applicable
Transfer Case - Not Applicable
Differential Lock - Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters - Yes
Engine Position - Transverse Front-Mounted
Gearbox - 6-Speed DCT
Final Drive Ratio - 4.12:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock - 3.4
Number of Gears - 6
Transmission Type - Automatic DCT
Clutch Type - Torque Converter DCT
Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox Type - Automatic
Transmission Speeds - 6

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.

Winner 52 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 87% confidence
52
#1 Winner

H2

87% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 66 Check Efficiency 35
Performance 45
Efficiency 35
Safety 66
Practicality 66
Ownership 44
Leads by 13 points
39
#2

Chery Q

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 Chery Q +5 Efficiency Chery Q +15 Safety H2 +66 Practicality H2 +16 Ownership Chery Q +6

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H2

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 35/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 44/100

Chery Q

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

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H2 wins with 52 pts vs 39 pts for Chery Q

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.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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.

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 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.