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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
H1
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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Curvv
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H1
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Curvv
H1
Model Introduced Year
2025
2015
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor.
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Coupé SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
Active
Not confirmed
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Not confirmed
Spec
Curvv
H1
Length
4308 mm
4002 mm
Width
1810 mm
1740 mm
Height
1635 mm
1567 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
1770 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
975 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1020 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
840 mm
Spec
Curvv
H1
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
GW4G15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1497 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
160 km/h
155 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
13.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
H1
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not confirmed
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
3.94:1
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Automatic CVT
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Torque Converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Front Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Engine Position
-
Transverse Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
3.2
Spec
Curvv
H1
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
7.0 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
6.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
8.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
42 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
7.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
44
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Curvv
H1
Airbags
6
4
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
-
Not Available
Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Not Available
Safety Rating
-
4
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Curvv
H1
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Curvv
H1
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt Adjustable
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Front Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
1190 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1150 mm
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
0
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue Speedometer
Interior Colour Options
-
2
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
-
All Four Door Pockets
Spec
Curvv
H1
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Power Windows
All Doors
Front and Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1100 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1100 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Manual Fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard Driver
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
-
1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Full Size Spare
Air Conditioning
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18-inch
15 Inches
Sound System
5
4
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Curvv
H1
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
No
Android Auto
Wireless
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
5
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
USB Ports
Standard
1
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
7
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
7
Navigation System
-
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
No
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
No
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Not Available
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
AUX Input
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch
7
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
Not Available
Audio Speakers
5
4
Spec
Curvv
H1
LED Headlamps
Standard
Halogen Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
6
Headlights
Standard
Halogen Headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Plastic Body Cladding
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type
-
Manual Black Mirrors
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Door Handle Finish
-
Body-Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Connected LED DRLs
Not Available
Led Headlights
Standard
Halogen Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
Connected LED DRLs
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Halogen Headlamps
Headlight Type
Standard
Halogen Headlamps
Spec
Curvv
H1
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
23 deg
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
27 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
0 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
Not confirmed
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
0 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
1 Rear Tow Hook
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
Curvv
H1
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
195/65R15
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Full Size Spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
15 Inches
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
254 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
200 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Drum Rear
Tyre Load Index
-
89
Tyre Speed Rating
-
T
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Full Size Spare
Wheel Diameter
18-inch
15 Inches
Wheels
-
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Spec
Curvv
H1
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1480 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
-
Tilt Adjustable
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Bar
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Front Suspension Type
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Spec
Curvv
H1
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
165 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Noise Level
-
71 dB
Variable Valve Timing
-
Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 Octane Unleaded
Particulate Filter
-
Not Applicable
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output
-
Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Spec
Curvv
H1
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Interval
-
15000
Approx Service Cost
-
1500
Battery Warranty
-
12 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
Not Included
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.6 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000
First Service At
-
1000
Service Plan Duration
3 years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Underbody Rust Protection
Service Intervals
-
15000
Spec
Curvv
H1
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
449900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
449900
Not confirmed
Spec
Curvv
H1
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 125,000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 125,000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
Curvv
H1
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
5.8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
7.2 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
7.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
9.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
0
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and H1 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: Curvv 39 vs H1 30.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs H1 35.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs H1 68.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs H1 63.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs H1 44.
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.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Curvv leads by 13 points
Curvv has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H1 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Curvv
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 49 pts for H1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Curvv leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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