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.
H6 GT has a modest catalogue-index lead, while i20 remains close.
i20 starts ZAR 403,000 cheaperH6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · i20 from ZAR 296,900
Five key differences
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Specification
H6 GT
i20
Maximum Power
H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm
i2074 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
H6 GT420 Nm
i20172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
H6 GT1999 cc
i20998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H6 GT16.1 km/l
i2014.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
H6 GT192 mm
i20195 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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GWM H6 GT
2.0T Hybrid LT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
H6 GT
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
i20
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
i20
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 GT
i20
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Yes
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Emergency Braking
Yes
No
EV Mode
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
No
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Yes
Reversing Camera
Yes
Yes
Sport Mode
Yes
No
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Spec
H6 GT
i20
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
FWD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
7
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
LSD Available
No
No
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
2
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Spec
H6 GT
i20
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
20 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
192 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
192 mm
195 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
No
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
20 deg
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
20 deg
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
No
Not Available
Breakover Angle
16 deg
20 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
H6 GT
i20
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
Manual
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
Yes
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Yes
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
No
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
1165
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
No
Cup Holders
Yes
4
Driver Seat
Yes
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Manual
Fabric Seats
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Front
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
2
Black
Interior Colours
2
Black
Interior Courtesy Lamps
14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto standard. Digital instrument cluster across both variants. Head-up display on LT. Sports-bolstered front seats with red contrast stitching. Synthe
8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Fluid, digital instrument cluster, sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, quality-feeling interior
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
Black
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-Look
Leather Seats
Yes
No
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Yes
Memory Seats
Yes
No
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Manual
Rear AC Vents
Yes
No
Rear Armrest
Yes
No
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
No
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Manual
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
60/40 Split
Seat Material
Leather
Leather-Look
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-Look
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Electric
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Spec
H6 GT
i20
ABS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
No
Airbags
6
6
Alarm System
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front & Rear
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Safety Rating
5
Not Rated (SA)
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
Spec
H6 GT
i20
AC Type
Yes
Auto Climate Control
Accelerator 0 100
135 sec
11.0 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
12V
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Auto Climate Control
Ambient Lighting Sport Integration
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes
Inside
Boot Space Seats Folded
660 l
1165 l
Bottle Holders
Yes
4
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
Yes
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Climate Control
Yes
Auto Climate Control
Climate Zones
2
1
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
No
Difflock
No
No
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Analogue + MID
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
-
Driver Display
Digital
-
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
4
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
Yes
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Power Outlet
Yes
Yes
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
Yes
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2
6.9
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
Inside
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
Yes
Glovebox Cooling
No
Yes
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Manual
Headlamp Washer
No
No
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Lift Gate
Yes
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Load Sill Height
Low
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Auto Climate Control
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
Power Adjustable
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
Power Adjustable
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Yes
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Power Socket 12v
Yes
12V
Power Windows
Yes
All
Powered Tailgate
Yes
-
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
No
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Split
60/40
60/40 Split
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Yes
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Power Adjustable
Remote Start
No
-
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
-
Rim Size
18
16
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
-
Roof Load
50 kg
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
No
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Leather-Look
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Yes
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Side Steps
No
-
Skid Plates
No
Not Available
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Sound System
12
8 Bose Premium
Source Model Column
h6-gt
i20
Spare Wheel
Yes
Spare Wheel
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Response
Progressive
-
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
Monocoque
Sunroof
Yes
Sunroof
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Tail Lamps
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
No
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Yes
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Trailer Hitch
No
-
Trim Level
top
fluid
Trip Computer
Yes
Yes
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
Yes
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
Yes
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Yes
Yes
Voice Command Support
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Yes
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
660 l
1165 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT
i20
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Multi-Spoke Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Auto Headlights
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Body Cladding
Yes
-
Body Type
SUV
Hatchback
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
DRL
Yes
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
6
Polar White, Aurora Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
Power Adjustable
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Front Overhang
880 mm
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
Yes
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Yes
Led Taillights
Yes
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
Power Adjustable
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Sunroof
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Overhang
890 mm
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
No
No
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Sunroof
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Spec
H6 GT
i20
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
11.7 km/l
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
14.5 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
40 l
Fuel Tank Litres
58
40
Highway Mileage
19.2 km/l
17.1 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
14.5 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No
Spec
H6 GT
i20
Alternator
110A
120A
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
4
First Service At
5000
15000
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
3.6 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15000
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Service Interval
10000
15000 km / 12 months
Service Intervals
10000
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
H6 GT
i20
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Audio
Yes
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Yes
Audio Speakers
12
8 Bose Premium
Audio System
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Connected Services
Yes
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Display Audio
Yes
10.25-inch Touchscreen
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment System
Yes
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
Yes
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue + MID
Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
Yes
Rear Usb
Yes
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
8 Bose Premium
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
10.25-inch Touchscreen
USB Ports
3
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Voice Control
Yes
Yes
Voice Recognition
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
i20
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5
Spec
H6 GT
i20
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
No
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Disc
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Yes
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
256 mm
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Manual
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
262 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
Spare Wheel
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
Spare Wheel
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Spare Wheel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Tyre Load Index
94
91
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Tyre Size
235/50R19
205/45 R17
Tyre Speed Rating
V
H
Tyre Type
Radial
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
16
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18
16
Wheel Size Type
18
16
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Spec
H6 GT
i20
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Color Note
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof option pairs with white, silver and red base colours.
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Yellow
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
1135 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Model Introduced Year
2023
2008
Generation
First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
Third generation i20 on the K2 platform; sold in SA with 1.0T three-cylinder turbo across all variants
Facelift History
First-generation H6 GT launched in South Africa in 2023. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the hybrid system calibration and adjusted the chassis damping mapping for SA road conditions.
Third generation launched globally in 2020 and arrived in SA shortly after; significant improvement over the second gen in styling, tech, and driving dynamics
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2020
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
H6 GT
i20
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
352 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
40 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1610 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
192 mm
195 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1695 mm
1505 mm
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1135 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Length
4653 mm
4040 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
5.2 m
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2580 mm
Width
1886 mm
1775 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
480 kg
475 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Spec
H6 GT
i20
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1551 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Electric
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1565 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
H6 GT
i20
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km
110 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
143
110
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Unleaded 95
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
143
110
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Start Stop System
Yes
No
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
i20
Ownership Role
Top
Fluid
Price Zar
769900 ZAR
328900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
769900
328900
Starting Price Zar
769900
328900
Spec
H6 GT
i20
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
-
Spec
H6 GT
i20
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
GW4C20B
G3LE
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
74 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
180 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
200 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
11.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
103.4 kW/tonne
65.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
151.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT and i20 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 70 vs i20 37.
Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs i20 59.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs i20 84.
Practicality index: H6 GT 63 vs i20 61.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs i20 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.
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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
H6 GT leads by 11 points
H6 GT has a modest catalogue-index lead, while i20 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
65/100
i20
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 61 pts for i20
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT leads. However, i20 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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