GWM H2 vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV

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.

GWM H2 Discontinued model
GWM H2 in South Africa

GWM H2

1.5T LT Petrol 6-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 339,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 7.5 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV

PHEV Apex Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H2 vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: the short answer

Tiggo 8 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H2.

Recorded price context H2: last listed from ZAR 299,900 · Tiggo 8 PHEV: current from ZAR 729,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H2 Tiggo 8 PHEV
Maximum Power H2110 kW @ 5500 rpm Tiggo 8 PHEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque H2210 Nm Tiggo 8 PHEV230 Nm
Engine Size H21497 cc Tiggo 8 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H27.5 km/l Tiggo 8 PHEV19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance H2175 mm Tiggo 8 PHEV170 mm

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

Evidence for GWM H2 1.5T LT

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H2

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Tiggo 8 PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

H2

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tiggo 8 PHEV

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec H2 Tiggo 8 PHEV
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 South Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV range
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. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 1907 kg
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec H2 Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length 4290 mm 4725 mm
Width 1800 mm 1860 mm
Height 1645 mm 1705 mm
Wheelbase 2560 mm 2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 60 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1800 kg 2430 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm 985 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1055 mm
Rear Legroom 870 mm 945 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed 190 mm
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 494 l
Kerb Weight Not confirmed 1907 kg
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 523 kg
Towing Capacity Not confirmed 1500 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 3 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This H2 and Tiggo 8 PHEV 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: H2 45 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 56.

Efficiency index: H2 35 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 81.

Safety-equipment index: H2 72 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 94.

Practicality index: H2 66 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 70.

Ownership-cover index: H2 44 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV not separately scored.

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

Tiggo 8 PHEV leads by 20 points

Tiggo 8 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H2.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 20 points
Data 69% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 8 PHEV

69% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 56
Performance 56
Efficiency 81
Safety 94
Practicality 70
Leads by 20 points
54
#2

H2

82% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Efficiency 35
Performance 45
Efficiency 35
Safety 72
Practicality 66
Ownership 44
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 8 PHEV +11 Efficiency Tiggo 8 PHEV +46 Safety Tiggo 8 PHEV +22 Practicality Tiggo 8 PHEV +4

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiggo 8 PHEV

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 81/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 70/100

H2

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 35/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 44/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 54 pts for H2

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV leads. However, H2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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H2 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 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.