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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Corolla Hatch vs GWM H6 PHEV: the short answer
H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Corolla Hatch.
Corolla Hatch starts ZAR 199,200 cheaperCorolla Hatch from ZAR 500,700 · H6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Corolla Hatch
H6 PHEV
Maximum Power
Corolla Hatch125 kW
H6 PHEV268 kW
Maximum Torque
Corolla Hatch200 Nm
H6 PHEV760 Nm
Engine Size
Corolla Hatch1987 cc
H6 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Corolla Hatch13.5 km/l
H6 PHEV90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Corolla Hatch130 mm
H6 PHEV170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Corolla Hatch
2.0 GR Sport CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Corolla Hatch
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
H6 PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Corolla Hatch
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
H6 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Corolla Hatch
H6 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2019
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
E210 twelfth generation on TNGA-C platform
Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
2022 facelift with revised infotainment and additional safety features
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
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Color Note
Super White, Emotional Red, Graphite Grey, Oxide Bronze, Black
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1430 kg
1946 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric/Synthetic Leather
-
Interior Colours
5
3
Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
-
Seat Trim
Fabric/Synthetic Leather
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla Hatch
H6 PHEV
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Number of Speakers
8
9
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Rear Usb
2
-
Audio Speakers
8
9
Audio System
8
9
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Multi Information Display
Standard
10.25-inch
Connected Services
Standard
Wireless
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Head Up Display
-
Full-colour
Spec
Corolla Hatch
H6 PHEV
LED Headlamps
LED
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
3
Roof Type
Standard
-
Body Type
Hatchback
SUV
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
Standard
-
Front Fog Lights
Standard
-
Led Headlights
LED
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
3
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED
-
Headlamps
LED
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED
Not Available
Headlights
LED
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Hatch
H6 PHEV
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
170 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Corolla Hatch
H6 PHEV
Tyre Size
225/40 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Not Available
Tyre Type
225/40 R18
-
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Alloy
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Standard
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
18-inch GR Alloy
-
Wheels
18-inch GR Alloy
-
Spec
Corolla Hatch
H6 PHEV
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Spec
Corolla Hatch
H6 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Plug-in hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
PHEV
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
148
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
148
0
Spec
Corolla Hatch
H6 PHEV
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
9 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
8
-
Spec
Corolla Hatch
H6 PHEV
Service Plan
Not Available
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150 000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
Not Available
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not Available
7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Spec
Corolla Hatch
H6 PHEV
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
605000 ZAR
749900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
605000
749900
Starting Price Zar
605000
749900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla Hatch and H6 PHEV comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Corolla Hatch 52 vs H6 PHEV 98.
Efficiency index: Corolla Hatch 54 vs H6 PHEV 96.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla Hatch 98 vs H6 PHEV 90.
Practicality index: Corolla Hatch 48 vs H6 PHEV 66.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla Hatch 43 vs H6 PHEV 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
H6 PHEV leads by 24 points
H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Corolla Hatch.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
Corolla Hatch
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
48/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 60 pts for Corolla Hatch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV leads. However, Corolla Hatch may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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