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.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Recorded price context
H2:
last listed from
ZAR 299,900
·
T2:
current from
ZAR 569,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H2
T2
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
375 Nm
Engine Size
1497 cc
1998 cc
Claimed Mileage
7.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
175 mm
220 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
580 l
Airbags
4
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
-
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
T2 holds a noticeable edge over H2, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
T2
+32 pts
Efficiency
T2
+8 pts
Safety
T2
+28 pts
Practicality
T2
+8 pts
Ownership
T2
+33 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H2
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
🏆 Overall Winner
T2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
H2
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
T2
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
H2
T2
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
First generation Haval H2 in SA, on sale 2017-2022. Discontinued in favour of the Jolion, which used a more modern platform and powertrain.
Current local listing
Facelift History
H2 received a mid-cycle update in 2019 that brought minor exterior styling changes, improved infotainment software and refinements to the DCT calibration. Updates continued through the model life to address recurring DCT issues, with the final 2022 specification being notably improved over the original 2017 launch model.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Production Status
Not confirmed
Active
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
Not confirmed
3885 kg
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1700-1934 kg
Spec
H2
T2
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
6-Speed DCT
Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
4.12:1
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.4
-
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic DCT
7DCT
Clutch Type
Torque Converter DCT
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
4WD
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7DCT
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
4WD
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
H2
T2
Claimed Mileage
7.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
6.2 km/l
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
52
70
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
9.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
9.3 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
9.3 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
7.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
9.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
9.3 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
9.3 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
H2
T2
Airbags
4
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Optional
-
Central Locking
Remote Keyless
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Seats
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Safety Rating
4
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
TCS
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
EBD
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H2
T2
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
H2
T2
Seat Material
Fabric with Leather Accents
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
Electric 6-Way Driver
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
-
Front Armrest
Front and Rear Armrests
-
Rear Armrest
Yes with Cup Holders
-
Cup Holders
6
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Yes
Rear USB Ports
1 USB
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Colour Digital Display
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Door Map Pockets
Door Pockets + Overhead
-
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Front Shoulder Room
1210 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1170 mm
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Spec
H2
T2
Climate Control
Yes
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
One-Touch Front and Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50W
Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric Fold
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V Sockets
-
Speed Limiter
Not Available
-
AC Type
Yes
Dual-zone climate control
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
255/60 R19 full size
Air Conditioning
Yes
Dual-zone climate control
Rim Size
17 Inches
19
Sound System
6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Available
50W
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1050 l
1494 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1050 l
1494 l
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
9.3
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
60/40
Remote Engine Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Roof Load
Not confirmed
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
H2
T2
Length
4290 mm
4785 mm
Width
1800 mm
2006 mm
Height
1645 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2800 mm
Doors
5 doors
-
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
70 l
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
870 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
220 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1800 kg
2285 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
1600 kg
Boot/Cargo Space
Not confirmed
580 l
Spec
H2
T2
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Cylinders
4
4
Valves
16
16
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
10.2:1
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Top Speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
Engine Code
GW4G15A
SQRF4J20
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Bore
75 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
84.7 mm
98.1 mm
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1998 cc
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
0-100 km/h
10.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
375 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H2
T2
Apple CarPlay
No
Wireless
Android Auto
No
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Navigation System
No
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
10.25-inch
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Wireless
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8
Not Available
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Infotainment Screen
8
Not Available
Touchscreen
8
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
No
Wireless
USB Ports
2
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment System
Not confirmed
15.6-inch infotainment system
Spec
H2
T2
LED Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRL
Yes
Fog Lamps
Halogen Fog Lights
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Chrome Door Handles
-
Body Cladding
Body-Coloured Cladding
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
-
Wing Mirror Type
Power Folding Mirrors
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Chrome Handles
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED DRL
Yes
Led Headlights
LED Headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRL
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Halogen Fog Lights
Yes
Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Yes
Headlight Type
LED Headlamps
Yes
Headlights
LED Headlamps
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
6
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
H2
T2
Approach Angle
22 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
220 mm
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
H2
T2
Tyre Size
215/60R17
255/60 R19
Wheel Type
Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
255/60 R19 full size
Front Brake Disc Diameter
254 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
200 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Drum Rear
-
Tyre Load Index
92
-
Tyre Speed Rating
V
-
Wheel Rim Size
17 Inches
19
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
255/60 R19 full size
Wheel Diameter
17 Inches
19
Wheels
Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Alloy
Electric Park Brake
Not confirmed
Yes
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Towing Unbraked Kg
Not confirmed
750 kg
Wheel Material
Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Alloy
Spec
H2
T2
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Shock Absorber Type
Gas-Filled Dampers
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
1510 mm
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
1500 mm
1695 mm
Spec
H2
T2
Service Interval
10000
-
Approx Service Cost
1800
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000
-
First Service At
1000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Anti-Rust Treatment
Rust Protection Coating
-
Service Intervals
10000
-
Engine Oil Capacity
4.0 l
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
H2
T2
Warranty Years
3 Years / 100,000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Kilometers
3 Years / 100,000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Basic Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
H2
T2
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km
210 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
71 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Applicable
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Green NCAP Rating
Moderate
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control
-
Variable Valve Timing
Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
-
Spec
H2
T2
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.8 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
6.8 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
8.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
9.2 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
0
-
Spec
H2
T2
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
South Africa market model
Price Source
Not confirmed
https://jetour.co.za/models-t2/
Price Zar
Not confirmed
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
flagship
Starting Price
Not confirmed
569900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
569900
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
T2 leads by 22 points
T2 holds a noticeable edge over H2, especially in key ownership areas.
In structured scoring, T2 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H2 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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On our scoring the T2 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: H2 35 vs T2 43. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: H2 66, T2 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: H2 44, T2 77. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: H2 66, T2 74. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: H2 45, T2 77. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
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Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The T2 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The T2 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between H2 and T2 in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: H2 scores 45 vs 77.
Efficiency: H2 scores 35 vs 43.
Safety: H2 scores 66 vs 94.
Practicality: H2 scores 66 vs 74.
Ownership: H2 scores 44 vs 77.
Final structured scoring gives T2
the advantage in this comparison.
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