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.
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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2041 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Length
4727 mm
4830 mm
Width
1940 mm
1900 mm
Height
1729 mm
1770 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
177 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
67 l
Boot/Cargo Space
392 l
413 l
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2525 kg
2675 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Payload Capacity
-
695 kg
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free powered
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1390 l
2253 l
AC Type
Dual-zone
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
-
Engine Warranty
5
4
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Accelerator 0 100
4.9 sec
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Lift Gate
Hands-free powered
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
-
Powered Tailgate
Hands-free powered
-
Source Model Column
h6-gt-phev
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Wireless Charger
Standard
Wireless
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.5
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1598 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
321 kW
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
367 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
175.2 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
88.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
180 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
125 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.0 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
67 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
125 km/l
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
67
Combined Driving Range
1000
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Cloth
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
SYNC
Infotainment Display
12.3
-
Infotainment Screen
12.3
SYNC
Connected Services
SYNC
SYNC
Voice Control
Standard
-
Touchscreen
12.3
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Headlights
Not Available
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Led Headlights
Not Available
Halogen
Headlamps
Not Available
Halogen
Headlight Type
Not Available
Halogen
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
177 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Interval
10000
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
4
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
5000
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
120A
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Intervals
10000
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
-
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
1249900
Starting Price Zar
799900
1249900
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT PHEV and Santa Fe Hybrid 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: H6 GT PHEV 100 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 72.
Efficiency index: H6 GT PHEV 96 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 59.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT PHEV 88 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 89.
Practicality index: H6 GT PHEV 60 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 73.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT PHEV 65 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 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 GT PHEV leads by 10 points
H6 GT PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Santa Fe Hybrid remains close.
Performance
H6 GT PHEV +28
Efficiency
H6 GT PHEV +37
Safety
Santa Fe Hybrid +1
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +13
Ownership
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT PHEV
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 73 pts for Santa Fe Hybrid
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT PHEV leads. However, Santa Fe Hybrid 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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