GWM H6 GT vs GWM Tank 500

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 Current
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
GWM Tank 500 in South Africa

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Plug-in Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 40 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H6 GT vs GWM Tank 500: the short answer

Tank 500 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H6 GT.

H6 GT starts ZAR 450,000 cheaper H6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Tank 500 from ZAR 1,149,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H6 GT Tank 500
Maximum Power H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque H6 GT420 Nm Tank 500750 Nm
Engine Size H6 GT1999 cc Tank 5002999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H6 GT16.1 km/l Tank 50040 km/l
Ground Clearance H6 GT192 mm Tank 500224 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H6 GT

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
Specification evidence leader

Tank 500

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 Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tank 500

  • 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT Tank 500
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 Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Automatic High Beam Yes Yes
Auto Highbeam Yes Yes
Auto Lights Yes Yes
Auto Park Assist No 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 Yes
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 Front and Rear
Parking Sensor Front and Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear
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 Yes
Spec H6 GT Tank 500
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 Torque Converter
Differential Lock No Yes
Differential Type Front Not Available -
Differential Type Rear Not Available -
Drive Mode Selector Yes 4WD/off-road drive mode support
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid)
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Front Wheel Drive Front Engine All Wheel Drive
Engine Position Front Transverse Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 3.73
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes
Number of Gears 2 9
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox DHT Hybrid Transmission 9-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type DHT Hybrid Transmission 9-Speed Automatic
LSD Available No Yes
Low Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes
Reverse Gear Warning Yes Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 14.7:1
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard Not Available -
Transmission Speeds 2 9
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles Not Applicable Yes

In depth: how these cars differ

This H6 GT and Tank 500 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Tank 500 100.

Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs Tank 500 97.

Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs Tank 500 100.

Practicality index: H6 GT 65 vs Tank 500 83.

Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs Tank 500 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.

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

Tank 500 leads by 17 points

Tank 500 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H6 GT.

Evidence leader 90 /100
Lead 17 points
Data 96% source coverage
90
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 500

96% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 83
Ownership 65
Leads by 17 points
73
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 500 +30 Efficiency Tank 500 +30 Safety Tank 500 +7 Practicality Tank 500 +18 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 500

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 83/100
Ownership 65/100

H6 GT

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 500 leads the specification evidence index with 90 pts vs 73 pts for H6 GT

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 500 leads. However, H6 GT may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H6 GT vs Tank 500 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.