LDV G10+ Van vs GWM H6

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

LDV G10+ Van in South Africa

LDV G10+ Van

G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed Automatic Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 565,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 118 kW 🔧 375 Nm ⛽ 11.49 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

Decision summary

LDV G10+ Van vs GWM H6: the short answer

H6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.

G10+ Van starts ZAR 24,700 cheaper G10+ Van from ZAR 565,200 · H6 from ZAR 589,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification G10+ Van H6
Maximum Power G10+ Van118 kW H6115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque G10+ Van375 Nm H6260 Nm
Engine Size G10+ Van1996 cc H61497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy G10+ Van11.49 km/l H617.2 km/l
Ground Clearance G10+ VanNot Officially Disclosed H6198 mm

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

Evidence for LDV G10+ Van G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed Automatic

Source type: LDV South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

G10+ Van

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

G10+ Van

  • 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 G10+ Van H6
Model Introduced Year 2026 2022
Generation Current South African G10+ Van generation. 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 No later South African facelift is published. 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 2026 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Two-seat medium panel van SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Van SUV
Vehicle Type Van 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 G10+ Van H6
Length 5168 mm 4653 mm
Width 1980 mm 1886 mm
Height 1928 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 3198 mm 2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 58 l
Boot/Cargo Space 5200 l 530 l
Kerb Weight 2085 kg 1680 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity 915 kg -
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 11.8 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 990 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 960 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This G10+ Van and H6 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: G10+ Van 61 vs H6 51.

Efficiency index: G10+ Van 46 vs H6 70.

Safety-equipment index: G10+ Van 50 vs H6 93.

Practicality index: G10+ Van 63 vs H6 69.

Ownership-cover index: G10+ Van 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.

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

H6 leads by 14 points

H6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 96% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence 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 14 points
56
#2

G10+ Van

68% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 63 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 61
Efficiency 46
Safety 50
Practicality 63
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance G10+ Van +10 Efficiency H6 +24 Safety H6 +43 Practicality H6 +6

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H6

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

G10+ Van

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 63/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H6 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 56 pts for G10+ Van

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

G10+ Van vs H6 questions

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.