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
·
X70 Plus:
current from
ZAR 454,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
230 Nm
Engine Size
1497 cc
1498 cc
Claimed Mileage
7.5 km/l
12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
175 mm
200 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
1680 l
Airbags
4
Front and front side airbags plus side 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
X70 Plus has a slight advantage, but H2 remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Equal
Efficiency
X70 Plus
+15 pts
Safety
Equal
Practicality
X70 Plus
+25 pts
Ownership
X70 Plus
+25 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H2
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
🏆 Overall Winner
X70 Plus
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Fuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
H2
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
X70 Plus
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
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
X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2017
Not Available
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
Original current-generation version
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
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1527-1694 kg
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
6
Transmission Type
Automatic DCT
6-Speed DCT
Clutch Type
Torque Converter DCT
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
Claimed Mileage
7.5 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
6.2 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.5 km/l
14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro V
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
52
57
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
7.8 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
7.8 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
7.8 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
7.5 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
7.8 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
7.8 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
7.8 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
X70 Plus
Airbags
4
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Safety Rating
4
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
TCS
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
EBD
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
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
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
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
Rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
Seat Material
Fabric with Leather Accents
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
Electric 6-Way Driver
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
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
Blue
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
-
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
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
Climate Control
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows
One-Touch Front and Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V Sockets
-
Speed Limiter
Not Available
-
AC Type
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Non full-size
Air Conditioning
Yes
Not Available
Rim Size
17 Inches
19
Sound System
6
6
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
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
1680 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1050 l
1680 l
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
7.8
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
Length
4290 mm
4724 mm
Width
1800 mm
1900 mm
Height
1645 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2720 mm
Doors
5 doors
-
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
57 l
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
870 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
200 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1800 kg
2076 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Boot/Cargo Space
Not confirmed
1680 l
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
Engine Code
GW4G15A
SQRE4T15C
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Bore
75 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.7 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
6-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
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
230 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
X70 Plus
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Navigation System
No
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Not Applicable
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8
10.25-inch
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
6
6
Infotainment Screen
8
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
8
10.25-inch
Wireless Android Auto
No
Yes
USB Ports
2
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Infotainment System
Not confirmed
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
LED Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRL
Yes
Fog Lamps
Halogen Fog Lights
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Aluminium Alloy Wheels
-
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
Not Available
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
X70 Plus
Approach Angle
22 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
200 mm
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
Tyre Size
215/60R17
235/55R19
Wheel Type
Aluminium Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Non 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
Non full-size
Wheel Diameter
17 Inches
19
Wheels
Aluminium Alloy Wheels
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Multiple 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
Multiple link independent suspension
Front Track Width
1510 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1500 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
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
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
5-year/60,000 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
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Spec
H2
X70 Plus
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
X70 Plus
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km
179 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
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
X70 Plus
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
X70 Plus
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
South Africa market model
Price Source
Not confirmed
https://jetour.co.za/models-x70-plus/
Price Zar
Not confirmed
484900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
top
Starting Price
Not confirmed
454900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
454900
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
X70 Plus leads by 12 points
X70 Plus has a slight advantage, but H2 remains highly competitive.
Performance
Level
Efficiency
X70 Plus +15
Safety
Level
Practicality
X70 Plus +25
Ownership
X70 Plus +25
Moderate difference between the models.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
X70 Plus
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
66/100
Practicality
91/100
Ownership
69/100
H2
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
66/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
44/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Jetour X70 Plus
wins with 64 pts
vs 52 pts for H2
In structured scoring, X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus 50. 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, X70 Plus 66. 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, X70 Plus 69. 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, X70 Plus 91. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: H2 45, X70 Plus 45. 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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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 X70 Plus edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: H2 scores 45 vs 45.
Efficiency: H2 scores 35 vs 50.
Safety: H2 scores 66 vs 66.
Practicality: H2 scores 66 vs 91.
Ownership: H2 scores 44 vs 69.
Final structured scoring gives X70 Plus
the advantage in this comparison.
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