Ford Everest vs GWM H6 GT

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.

Ford Everest in South Africa

Ford Everest

3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,340,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 184 kW 🔧 600 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
VS
GWM H6 GT in South Africa

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
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Decision summary

Ford Everest vs GWM H6 GT: the short answer

Everest and H6 GT are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

H6 GT starts ZAR 125,100 cheaper Everest from ZAR 825,000 · H6 GT from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Everest H6 GT
Maximum Power Everest184 kW @ 3250 rpm H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Everest600 Nm H6 GT420 Nm
Engine Size Everest2993 cc H6 GT1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Everest11.8 km/l H6 GT16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance Everest226 mm H6 GT192 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Everest

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

H6 GT

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

Which One's Right for You?

Everest

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

H6 GT

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Everest H6 GT
Model Introduced Year 2015 2023
Generation Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
Facelift History Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design First-generation H6 GT launched in South Africa in 2023. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the hybrid system calibration and adjusted the chassis damping mapping for SA road conditions.
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof option pairs with white, silver and red base colours.
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Large SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2450 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Everest H6 GT
Length 4914 mm 4653 mm
Width 1923 mm 1886 mm
Height 1842 mm 1695 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 226 mm 192 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 58 l
Boot/Cargo Space 259 l 460 l
Kerb Weight 2450 kg 1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3150 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity 680 kg -
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 11.8 m
Front Headroom 972 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 953 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 912 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Everest and H6 GT 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: Everest 91 vs H6 GT 70.

Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs H6 GT 67.

Safety-equipment index: Everest 81 vs H6 GT 93.

Practicality index: Everest 77 vs H6 GT 65.

Ownership-cover index: Everest not separately scored vs H6 GT 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.

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

Everest leads by 4 points

Everest and H6 GT are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 67% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Everest

67% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 91 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 91
Efficiency 52
Safety 81
Practicality 77
Leads by 4 points
73
#2

H6 GT

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Practicality 65
Performance 70
Efficiency 67
Safety 93
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Everest +21 Efficiency H6 GT +15 Safety H6 GT +12 Practicality Everest +12

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Everest

Performance 91/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 81/100
Practicality 77/100

H6 GT

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Ford Everest leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 73 pts for H6 GT

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, H6 GT may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Everest vs H6 GT questions

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.