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.
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Sorento
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Sorento
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 GT
Sorento
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Lights
Yes
Yes
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
EV Mode
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Yes
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Yes
Reversing Camera
Yes
Yes
Sport Mode
Yes
Yes
Surround View Camera
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Spec
H6 GT
Sorento
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
AWD
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Dry Dual Clutch
Differential Lock
No
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
AWD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
FWD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
3.63
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
8
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
8-Speed DCT
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
8-Speed DCT
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
15.2:1
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
2
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Dual Clutch Transmission
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Sorento
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
20 deg
19 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
19 deg
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
192 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
192 mm
185 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
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
17 deg
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
19 deg
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Recovery Hooks
No
No
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
No
Yes
Breakover Angle
16 deg
17 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT
Sorento
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
8-Way Power
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
4-Way Power
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre Armrest
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
Yes
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
616
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
Yes
Cup Holders
Yes
6
Driver Seat
Yes
8-Way Power
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
8-Way Power
Fabric Seats
No
No
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Yes
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Heated Seats
Yes
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital
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
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof option pairs with white, silver and red base colours.
Glacier White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Interstellar Grey, Gravity Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
1960 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2023
2021
Generation
First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
Fourth generation (MQ4); global launch 2020, SA 2021
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.
Fourth generation (MQ4) launched SA 2021; updated spec 2024
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2 CRDi SXL AWD DCT
Spec
H6 GT
Sorento
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
219 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
67 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
2550 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
192 mm
185 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
955 mm
Height
1695 mm
1700 mm
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1960 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
855 mm
Length
4653 mm
4810 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2000 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
11.2 m
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2815 mm
Width
1886 mm
1900 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
176 mm
Payload Capacity
-
620 kg
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Spec
H6 GT
Sorento
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Unibody
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Unibody
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1640 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1644 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Steering Column
Adjustable
Adjustable
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
H6 GT
Sorento
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km
167 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
143
167
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
No
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
B7 Diesel
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
5
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
143
175
Noise Level
Low
69 dB
Particulate Filter
No
DPF
Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
No
Spec
H6 GT
Sorento
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
769900 ZAR
1299995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
769900
1299995
Starting Price Zar
769900
1299995
Spec
H6 GT
Sorento
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
14.1 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
10.9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
19.4 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
16.7 l/100km
Spec
H6 GT
Sorento
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
GW4C20B
D4HB
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2151 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.4:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
85.4 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
148 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
440 Nm @ 1750 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
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed DCT
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
103.4 kW/tonne
75.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
224.5 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 Sorento 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 Sorento 74.
Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs Sorento 61.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs Sorento 100.
Practicality index: H6 GT 65 vs Sorento 64.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs Sorento 71.
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
Sorento leads by 2 points
H6 GT and Sorento are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Sorento
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
71/100
H6 GT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA Sorento
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 73 pts for H6 GT
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Sorento leads. However, H6 GT may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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