GWM H6 GT PHEV vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

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.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Discontinued model
GWM H6 GT PHEV in South Africa

GWM H6 GT PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 321 kW 🔧 762 Nm ⛽ 125 km/l
VS
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace in South Africa

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

2.0 TSI 162kW R-Line 4Motion DSG Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 934,700 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 162 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 GT PHEV
Fuel Economy H6 GT PHEV
🛡 Safety Tiguan Allspace
📦 Practicality Tiguan Allspace
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context H6 GT PHEV: current from ZAR 799,900 · Tiguan Allspace: last listed from ZAR 701,600

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec H6 GT PHEV Tiguan Allspace
Maximum Power 321 kW 162 kW
Maximum Torque 762 Nm 350 Nm
Engine Size 1500 cc 1984 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 125 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 170 mm 198 mm
Boot / Load Bay 392 l 230 l
Airbags Front double, front side and side curtain airbags 7
Kerb Weight 2075 kg 1640 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 3 Years / 120,000 km

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

H6 GT PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiguan Allspace remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 GT PHEV +25 pts
Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +47 pts
Safety Tiguan Allspace +10 pts
Practicality Tiguan Allspace +6 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

H6 GT PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Tiguan Allspace

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

Tiguan Allspace

  • 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 H6 GT PHEV Tiguan Allspace
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2017
Generation Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Second generation Tiguan Allspace (AD/AN) on MQB platform
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. Mid-cycle facelift in 2021 with IQ.Drive safety tech and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Coupe SUV Not confirmed
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 2041 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec H6 GT PHEV Tiguan Allspace
Length 4727 mm 4703 mm
Width 1940 mm 1839 mm
Height 1729 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 198 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 392 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 2075 kg 1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2525 kg 2220 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.5 m

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

H6 GT PHEV leads by 10 points

H6 GT PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiguan Allspace remains close.

Index leader 83 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 74% source coverage
83
#1 Index leader

H6 GT PHEV

74% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 60
Performance 100
Efficiency 96
Safety 88
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Leads by 10 points
73
#2

Tiguan Allspace

78% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 75
Efficiency 49
Safety 98
Practicality 66
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 GT PHEV +25 Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +47 Safety Tiguan Allspace +10 Practicality Tiguan Allspace +6

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H6 GT PHEV

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiguan Allspace

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 66/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM H6 GT PHEV leads the catalogue index with 83 pts vs 73 pts for Tiguan Allspace

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H6 GT PHEV leads. However, Tiguan Allspace may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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.

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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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This H6 GT PHEV and Tiguan Allspace 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 Tiguan Allspace 75.

Efficiency index: H6 GT PHEV 96 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.

Safety-equipment index: H6 GT PHEV 88 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.

Practicality index: H6 GT PHEV 60 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.

Ownership-cover index: H6 GT PHEV 65 vs Tiguan Allspace 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.