GWM H6 GT PHEV vs Hyundai Venue

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 an archived model

Current and archived cars are compared side by side. Archived models keep their verified historical specs, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Hyundai Venue
GWM H6 GT PHEV in South Africa

GWM H6 GT PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT Phev Automatic
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 321 kW 🔧 762 Nm ⛽ 125 km/l
VS
Hyundai Venue in South Africa

Hyundai Venue

1.0T DCT Executive Petrol Automatic Archive reference
ZAR 414,900 last listed
No longer sold new Specs stay visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 88 kW 🔧 172 Nm ⛽ 16.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 GT PHEV
Fuel Economy H6 GT PHEV
🛡 Safety Venue
📦 Practicality Venue
🔑 Ownership Tie
Venue starts ZAR 799900 cheaper H6 GT PHEV from ZAR 799,900 · Venue from ZAR 343,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 GT PHEV Venue
Engine Power 321 kW 88 kW
Torque 762 Nm 172 Nm
Engine Size 1500 cc 998 cc
Claimed Mileage 125 km/l 16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 170 mm 188 mm
Boot / Load Bay 392 l 355 l
Airbags Front double, front side and side curtain airbags 6
Kerb Weight 2075 kg 1180 kg
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 5

= 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

Both H6 GT PHEV and Venue are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 GT PHEV +61 pts
Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +34 pts
Safety Venue +83 pts
Practicality Venue +4 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6 GT PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency

Venue

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT PHEV

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Venue

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

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 Venue
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2019
Generation Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
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. Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current Discontinued - exact end year 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
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec H6 GT PHEV Venue
Ground Clearance 170 mm 188 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 2520 mm
Length 4727 mm 4040 mm
Width 1940 mm 1770 mm
Height 1729 mm 1619 mm
Kerb Weight 2075 kg 1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight 2525 kg 1670 kg
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 392 l 355 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg Not confirmed
Front Track Width - Not confirmed
Rear Track Width - Not confirmed
Turning Radius - Not confirmed
Load Bed Length 392 l 355 l
Load Bed Width - Not confirmed
Front Legroom - Not confirmed
Rear Legroom - Not confirmed
Front Headroom - Not confirmed
Rear Headroom - Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room - Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room - Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded 1390 l 1106 l
Number of Doors 5 5
Max Payload - Not confirmed
Boot Volume 392 l 355 l
Doors 5 5
Seats 5 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 45 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 2525 kg 1670 kg
Ground Clearance Max 170 mm 188 mm
Ground Clearance Min 170 mm 188 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 170 mm 188 mm
Height Mm 1729 mm 1619 mm
Length Mm 4727 mm 4040 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 392 l 355 l
Loadbox Width Mm - Not confirmed
Payload Kg - Not confirmed
Cargo Volume 392 l 355 l
Tare Mass Kg 2075 kg 1180 kg
Turning Circle - Not confirmed
Turning Circle M - Not confirmed
Width Mm 1940 mm 1770 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded 1390 l 1106 l

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 GT PHEV leads by 1 points

Both H6 GT PHEV and Venue are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 65 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 81% confidence
65
#1 Winner

H6 GT PHEV

81% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Safety 9
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 9
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Leads by 1 points
64
#2

Venue

88% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 63
Safety 92
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 GT PHEV +61 Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +34 Safety Venue +83 Practicality Venue +4 Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H6 GT PHEV

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 9/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 65/100

Venue

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 63/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 GT PHEV wins with 65 pts vs 64 pts for Venue

In structured scoring, H6 GT PHEV emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Venue may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the H6 GT PHEV 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: H6 GT PHEV 97 vs Venue 63. 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: H6 GT PHEV 9, Venue 92. 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: H6 GT PHEV 65, Venue 65. 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: H6 GT PHEV 60, Venue 64. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 GT PHEV 100, Venue 39. 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.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

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 H6 GT PHEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H6 GT PHEV 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 H6 GT PHEV and Venue in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 GT PHEV scores 100 vs 39.

Efficiency: H6 GT PHEV scores 97 vs 63.

Safety: H6 GT PHEV scores 9 vs 92.

Practicality: H6 GT PHEV scores 60 vs 64.

Ownership: H6 GT PHEV scores 65 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives H6 GT PHEV the advantage in this comparison.