Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 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.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in South Africa

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

1.5L GLS Exceed CVT 4x2 Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 620,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 13 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 Eclipse Cross
Fuel Economy H6
🛡 Safety H6
📦 Practicality H6
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Eclipse Cross starts ZAR 54,910 cheaper Eclipse Cross from ZAR 534,990 · H6 from ZAR 589,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Eclipse Cross H6
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 5500 rpm 115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 250 Nm @ 3500 rpm 260 Nm
Engine Size 1499 cc 1497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13 km/l 17.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 180 mm 198 mm
Boot / Load Bay 437 l 530 l
Airbags 7 6
Kerb Weight 1490 kg 1680 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100,000 km 5 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

H6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Eclipse Cross remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Eclipse Cross +1 pts
Efficiency H6 +19 pts
Safety H6 +17 pts
Practicality H6 +5 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Eclipse Cross

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Catalogue-index leader

H6

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Eclipse Cross

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

H6

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Eclipse Cross H6
Model Introduced Year 2021 2022
Generation First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift 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 African facelift specification. 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 Current specification 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Compact crossover SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle 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
Tare Mass Kg - 1680 kg
Spec Eclipse Cross H6
Length 4545 mm 4653 mm
Width 1805 mm 1886 mm
Height 1685 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 2670 mm 2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 l 58 l
Boot/Cargo Space 437 l 530 l
Kerb Weight 1490 kg 1680 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2100 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity 610 kg -
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.3 m 11.8 m
Front Headroom 1003 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 932 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1039 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 943 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

H6 leads by 9 points

H6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Eclipse Cross remains close.

Index leader 70 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 96% source coverage
70
#1 Index leader

H6

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 70
Safety 93
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Leads by 9 points
61
#2

Eclipse Cross

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 52
Efficiency 51
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Eclipse Cross +1 Efficiency H6 +19 Safety H6 +17 Practicality H6 +5

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H6

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

Eclipse Cross

Performance 52/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM H6 leads the catalogue index with 70 pts vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H6 leads. However, Eclipse Cross 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 Eclipse Cross 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: Eclipse Cross 52 vs H6 51.

Efficiency index: Eclipse Cross 51 vs H6 70.

Safety-equipment index: Eclipse Cross 76 vs H6 93.

Practicality index: Eclipse Cross 64 vs H6 69.

Ownership-cover index: Eclipse Cross 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.