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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
iX1
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
iX1
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2041 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Length
4727 mm
4500 mm
Width
1940 mm
1845 mm
Height
1729 mm
1616 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
392 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2525 kg
2580 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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170 mm
Payload Capacity
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570 kg
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.8 m
Front Headroom
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1020 mm
Rear Headroom
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981 mm
Front Legroom
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1050 mm
Rear Legroom
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928 mm
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free powered
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1390 l
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AC Type
Dual-zone
Automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
-
Engine Warranty
5
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Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Panoramic
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Voice Command
Standard
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Accelerator 0 100
4.9 sec
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Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Automatic climate control
Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Lift Gate
Hands-free powered
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
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Powered Tailgate
Hands-free powered
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Source Model Column
h6-gt-phev
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
321 kW
230 kW
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
494 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear axles
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
5.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
400 V
Electric Range
180 km
490 km (BMW stated)
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
130 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
6 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
AWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Available
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
1
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Claimed Mileage
125 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
14.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
125 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
55
0
Combined Driving Range
1000
490 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
14.8
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Steering wheel M Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 GT PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Infotainment System
SYNC
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Navigation System
Standard
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Voice Recognition
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
14.9
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
14.9
Connected Services
SYNC
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Voice Control
Standard
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Touchscreen
12.3
14.9
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple manufacturer colours
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
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Body Type
SUV
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Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Service Interval
10000
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Intervals
10000
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Idle CO2 Output
0
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CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
iX1
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
1255000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
799900
1255000
Starting Price Zar
799900
1255000
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT PHEV and iX1 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: H6 GT PHEV 100 vs iX1 95.
Efficiency index: H6 GT PHEV 96 vs iX1 90.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT PHEV 88 vs iX1 92.
Practicality index: H6 GT PHEV 60 vs iX1 64.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT PHEV 65 vs iX1 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.
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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
iX1 leads by 2 points
H6 GT PHEV and iX1 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX1
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
H6 GT PHEV
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 83 pts for H6 GT PHEV
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, H6 GT PHEV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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