GWM H6 GT vs Toyota Starlet Cross

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.

GWM H6 GT in South Africa

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
Toyota Starlet Cross in South Africa

Toyota Starlet Cross

1.5 XR CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 375,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 140 Nm ⛽ 18.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H6 GT vs Toyota Starlet Cross: the short answer

H6 GT holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Starlet Cross.

Starlet Cross starts ZAR 395,000 cheaper H6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Starlet Cross from ZAR 304,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H6 GT Starlet Cross
Maximum Power H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm Starlet Cross77 kW
Maximum Torque H6 GT420 Nm Starlet Cross140 Nm
Engine Size H6 GT1999 cc Starlet Cross1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H6 GT16.1 km/l Starlet Cross18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance H6 GT192 mm Starlet Cross185 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

H6 GT

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Starlet Cross

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Starlet Cross

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT Starlet Cross
360 Degree Camera Yes Not Available
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Around View Monitor Yes Not Available
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Not Available
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Not Available
Auto Lights Yes Not Available
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Not Available
Blind Spot Warning Yes Not Available
Cruise Control Yes Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Not Available
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes Not Available
EV Mode Yes Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Yes Not Available
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Not Available
Lane Keep Assist Yes Not Available
Park Assist Yes Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear Rear
Parking Sensor Front and Rear Rear
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Rear
Pre-Collision System Yes Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes Not Available
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Rear
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Type Yes Standard
Reversing Camera Yes Standard
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Available
Spec H6 GT Starlet Cross
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 FWD
Clutch Type Wet Multi-Disc Not Applicable
Differential Lock No Not Applicable
Differential Type Front Not Available Not Available
Differential Type Rear Not Available Not Available
Drive Mode Selector Yes -
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive FWD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Front Wheel Drive FF
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Gears 2 5
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type Automatic CVT
Gearbox DHT Hybrid Transmission CVT
Gearbox Type DHT Hybrid Transmission CVT
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 5
Transmission Type Automatic Continuously Variable Transmission
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable No
Automatic Shift Paddles Not Applicable No

In depth: how these cars differ

This H6 GT and Starlet Cross 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 Starlet Cross 34.

Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs Starlet Cross 70.

Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs Starlet Cross 70.

Practicality index: H6 GT 65 vs Starlet Cross 55.

Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs Starlet Cross 43.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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 19 points

H6 GT holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Starlet Cross.

Evidence leader 73 /100
Lead 19 points
Data 96% source coverage
73
#1 Evidence leader

H6 GT

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Practicality 65
Performance 70
Efficiency 67
Safety 93
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Leads by 19 points
54
#2

Starlet Cross

87% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 70 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 70
Safety 70
Practicality 55
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 GT +36 Efficiency Starlet Cross +3 Safety H6 GT +23 Practicality H6 GT +10 Ownership H6 GT +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H6 GT

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

Starlet Cross

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 70/100
Practicality 55/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H6 GT leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts vs 54 pts for Starlet Cross

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT leads. However, Starlet Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H6 GT vs Starlet Cross questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.