Gwm H6 GT vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

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.

Gwm H6 GT in South Africa

Gwm H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 6.2 km/l
VS
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door in South Africa

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 489,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 GT
Fuel Economy Tie
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality H6 GT
🔑 Ownership Tie
Jimny 5-Door starts ZAR 699900 cheaper H6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Jimny 5-Door from ZAR 439,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 GT Jimny 5-Door
Engine Power 150 75
Torque 420 130
Engine Size 1999 1462
Claimed Mileage 6.2 15.9
Ground Clearance 192 210
Boot Space 460 85
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 1740 1170
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 5

= leads in this spec

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

🏆 Winner
#1

H6 GT

66
/ 100
+13
pts
#2

Jimny 5-Door

53
/ 100

Moderate difference between the models.

The Bottom Line

H6 GT has a slight advantage, but Jimny 5-Door remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 GT +9 pts
Efficiency Equal
Safety Equal
Practicality H6 GT +4 pts
Ownership Equal

Score Breakdown by Category

🏆 Overall Winner

H6 GT

Performance 15/20
Efficiency 0/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 13/20
Ownership 20/20

Jimny 5-Door

Performance 6/20
Efficiency 0/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 9/20
Ownership 20/20

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6 GT

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Jimny 5-Door

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Jimny 5-Door

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT Jimny 5-Door
Body Type SUV SUV — 5-Door Off-Road
Daytime Running Lamps Yes LED DRLs
DRL Yes Available
LED Headlamps Yes LED Projector Headlamps
Led Taillights Yes Available
Fog Lights Yes Available
Fog Lamps Yes Front Fog Lamps
Led Headlights Yes Available
Front Fog Lights Yes Available
Alloy Wheel Design Multi-Spoke Alloy 15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Rear Wiper Yes Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish Yes Not Available
Door Handle Finish Body Coloured Black Door Handles
Roof Type Metal Roof Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option
Rear Spoiler Yes Not Available
Wing Mirror Type Electric Adjustable Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Body Cladding Yes Black Plastic Body Cladding
Exterior Colour Options 6 6
Rear Fog Lights Yes Available
Roof Rails No Not Available
Spec H6 GT Jimny 5-Door
Number of Doors 5 3
Seats 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 4
Length 4653 3985
Width 1886 1645
Height 1695 1720
Wheelbase 2738 2250
Ground Clearance 192 210
Kerb Weight 1740 1170
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 Available
Boot Space 460 85
Doors 5 5
Front Overhang 880 Available
Rear Overhang 890 Available
Front Track Width 1560 1265
Rear Track Width 1570 1265
Front Headroom 990 990
Rear Headroom 960 910
Front Legroom 1050 900
Rear Legroom 890 600
Front Shoulder Room 1430 1270
Rear Shoulder Room 1390 1155
Gross Vehicle Weight 2200 1555
Boot Volume 460 332
Boot Space Seats Folded 660 377
Turning Radius 11.8 4.9
Towing Capacity 1500 1300
Max Payload - 455
Load Bed Length - 0
Load Bed Width - 0

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Gwm H6 GT wins with 66 pts vs 53 pts for Jimny 5-Door

In structured scoring, H6 GT emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jimny 5-Door 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 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 0 vs Jimny 5-Door 0. 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 18, Jimny 5-Door 18. 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 20, Jimny 5-Door 20. 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 13, Jimny 5-Door 9. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 GT 15, Jimny 5-Door 6. 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 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H6 GT 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 and Jimny 5-Door in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 GT scores 15 vs 6.

Efficiency: H6 GT scores 0 vs 0.

Safety: H6 GT scores 18 vs 18.

Practicality: H6 GT scores 13 vs 9.

Ownership: H6 GT scores 20 vs 20.

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