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.
H6 GT starts ZAR 701600 cheaperH6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Tiguan Allspace from ZAR 701,600
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Engine Power
150
162
Torque
420
350
Engine Size
1999
1984
Claimed Mileage
6.2
12.5
Ground Clearance
192
198
Boot Space
460
230
Airbags
6
7
Kerb Weight
1740
1640
Seating Capacity
5
Available
Warranty
5
3
= leads in this spec
The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up
🏆 Winner
#1
H6 GT
66
/ 100
+9
pts
#2
Tiguan Allspace
57
/ 100
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
The Bottom Line
H6 GT has a slight advantage, but Tiguan Allspace remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Equal
Efficiency
Equal
Safety
Tiguan Allspace
+2 pts
Practicality
H6 GT
+3 pts
Ownership
H6 GT
+8 pts
Score Breakdown by Category
🏆 Overall Winner
H6 GT
Performance
15/20
Efficiency
0/20
Safety
18/20
Practicality
13/20
Ownership
20/20
Tiguan Allspace
Performance
15/20
Efficiency
0/20
Safety
20/20
Practicality
10/20
Ownership
12/20
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
H6 GT
Strengths
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to:Family Usage
Tiguan Allspace
Strengths
Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Tiguan Allspace
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Body Type
SUV
Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
DRL
Yes
Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Led Taillights
Yes
Available
Fog Lights
Yes
Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Led Headlights
Yes
Available
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Standard
Rear Wiper
Yes
Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Chrome Finish
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
Available
Body Cladding
Yes
Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
Pearl White
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
Available
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Number of Doors
5
Available
Seats
5
Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Length
4653
4703
Width
1886
1839
Height
1695
1674
Wheelbase
2738
2790
Ground Clearance
192
198
Kerb Weight
1740
1640
Fuel Tank Capacity
58
Available
Boot Space
460
230
Doors
5
Available
Front Overhang
880
Available
Rear Overhang
890
Available
Front Track Width
1560
1550
Rear Track Width
1570
1540
Front Headroom
990
Available
Rear Headroom
960
Available
Front Legroom
1050
Available
Rear Legroom
890
Available
Front Shoulder Room
1430
Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1390
Available
Gross Vehicle Weight
2200
2220
Boot Volume
460
Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
660
1500
Turning Radius
11.8
5.5
Towing Capacity
1500
2000
Load Bed Length
-
Available
Load Bed Width
-
Available
Max Payload
-
Available
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Engine
2.0L GW4C20B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
EA888
Engine Type
Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol
Inline 4 Turbocharged
Engine Type Config
Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged
Available
Engine Code
GW4C20B
Standard
Cylinder Layout
Inline 4 (I4)
Inline 4 (I4)
Cylinders
4
4
Valves per Cylinder
16
16
Displacement
1999
1984
Engine Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Turbocharger
Yes
Yes
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Fuel Grade Required
Petrol
Petrol
Battery Capacity
1.8 kWh
Available
EV Range
110
Available
Torque
420
350
Torque @ RPM
1,500-4,000 rpm
1700 rpm
Power
150
162
Power
201
150
Power @ RPM
5,500 rpm
5100 rpm
0–100 km/h
8.2
Available
Top Speed
200
230
0-100 km/h
135
6.5
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Available
Engine Displacement
1999
Available
Maximum Engine RPM
6,000
Available
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5
Available
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
Available
Cylinder Bore
-
82.0
Piston Stroke
-
92.0
Charging Port
-
Available
AC Charging Time
-
Available
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Available
Intercooler
Yes
Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2
8.2
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Available
Spare Wheel
Yes
Available
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Multi Function Steering
Yes
Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Available
Climate Control
Yes
3-Zone Auto AC
AC Type
Dual Zone Climate Control
Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Available
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Power Mirrors
Yes
Power Adjustment
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
Available
Boot Opener
Yes
Available
Tachometer
Yes
Available
Trip Computer
Yes
Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Panoramic
Heads Up Display
Yes
Available
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
Available
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Available
Ground Clearance Unladen
195
Available
Drag Coefficient
0.34
Available
Rear Seat Split
60/40
Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Available
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Available
Headlamp Washer
No
Available
Tail Lamps
LED
Available
Tyre Repair Kit
No
Available
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Available
Steering Response
Progressive
Available
Stability Control
Yes
Available
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
Available
Driver Display
Digital
Available
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Available
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Available
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
Available
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Available
Glovebox Cooling
No
Available
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Available
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Available
Service Reminder
Yes
Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
Available
Speed Limiter
Yes
Available
Launch Control
No
Available
Voice Command
Yes
Available
Voice Command Support
Yes
Available
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
Available
Front Power Outlet
Yes
150
Chrome Grille
Yes
Available
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
Available
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Available
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
Available
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
Available
Aero Kit
No
Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Front and Rear
Front Armrest
Yes
Available
Performance Data Logger
No
Available
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Available
Climate Zones
2
Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
Available
Remote Engine Start
Yes
Available
Rev Matching
No
Available
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
Available
Side Steps
No
Available
Skid Plates
No
Available
Payload Capacity
-
500
Exhaust Finish
-
Available
Exhaust Type
-
Available
Telescopic Steering
-
Available
Tilt Steering
-
Available
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Unleaded 95 RON
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
None
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Available
Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
CO2 Emissions
143
188
Idle CO2 Output
143
2.0
Particulate Filter
No
Available
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
Available
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
Available
Noise Level
Low
Available
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Fuel Tank Capacity
58
57
Claimed Mileage
6.2
12.5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Available
City Mileage
8.0
10.8
Highway Mileage
6.8
14.8
Average Fuel Consumption
7.5
Available
Real-world Mileage
7.5
Available
Claimed Fuel Consumption
8.5
Available
Fuel Efficiency
Good
Available
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Available
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Available
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Available
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
75000
Available
Service Plan Duration
5
Available
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Available
First Service At
5000
Available
Service Interval
10000
15000 km / 12 months
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
Available
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Available
Alternator
110A
Available
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
Moderate
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
EV Mode
Yes
Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Optional
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Sport Mode
Yes
Available
Eco Mode
Yes
Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Available
Drive Modes
Yes
Available
Cruise Control
-
Standard
Reverse Camera
-
Available
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic CVT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission
DHT Hybrid Transmission
7-Speed DSG
Number of Gears
2
6
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Available
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
4MOTION
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
Available
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Available
LSD Available
No
No
Differential Lock
No
Electronic Lock
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Available
Transfer Case
No
No
Paddle Shifters
-
Standard
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Available
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Available
Power Steering
Yes
Electric
Steering Column
Adjustable
Available
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
Available
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Available
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Available
Front Tyre Width
235
Available
Rear Tyre Width
235
Available
Tyre Size
235/50R19
235/45 R20
Wheel Diameter
19
Available
Wheel Type
Alloy
R-Line 20-inch Alloy
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Compact
Spare Tyre
Yes
Available
Wheel Rim Size
18
Available
Tyre Type
Radial
Available
Tyre Load Index
94
Available
Tyre Speed Rating
V
Available
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308
300
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292
Available
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Available
BA
Yes
Available
EBD
Yes
Available
Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Available
Alarm System
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Available
Airbags
6
7
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Safety Rating
5
Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Change Warning
Yes
Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
Available
Knee Airbag
No
Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Available
Whiplash Protection
Yes
Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Available
Fatigue Detection
Yes
Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Available
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 Years / 120,000 km
Warranty Years
5
3
Warranty Kilometers
100000
120000
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
Yes
Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Available
USB Ports
3
2
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Standard
Navigation System
Yes
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Yes
9.2-inch Touchscreen
Premium Audio
Yes
Available
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
Available
Infotainment Screen Size
14
Available
Number of Speakers
12
8
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Available
Voice Recognition
Yes
Available
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
Available
Rear Usb
Yes
Available
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted
Rack and Pinion
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Available
Cup Holders
Yes
Available
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard
Rear Armrest
Yes
Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Heated Seats
Yes
Standard
Leather Seats
Yes
Available
Fabric Seats
No
Available
Seat Material
Leather
Vienna Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Available
Memory Seats
Yes
Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Available
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Available
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Electric 12-Way
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Available
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
Available
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Available
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
Available
Rear USB Ports
Yes
Available
Interior Colour Options
2
Black
Cooled Seats
Yes
Available
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Available
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
Available
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Available
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0
10.5
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5
13
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0
8
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0
9
Owner Review Count
-
5
Spec
H6 GT
Tiguan Allspace
Recovery Hooks
No
Available
Underbody Protection
No
Available
Ramp-over Angle
17
Available
Approach Angle
20
18
Departure Angle
26
20
Ramp Breakover Angle
16
Available
Locking Differential
No
Electronic
Terrain Modes
No
On-road Modes
4WD System Type
Front-wheel drive
Part-time 4WD
Hill Descent Control
No
Available
Wading Depth
-
400
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Gwm H6 GT
wins with 66 pts
vs 57 pts for Tiguan Allspace
In structured scoring, H6 GT emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiguan Allspace may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Safety scores: H6 GT 18, Tiguan Allspace 20. 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, Tiguan Allspace 12. 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, Tiguan Allspace 10. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between H6 GT and Tiguan Allspace in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: H6 GT scores 15 vs 15.
Efficiency: H6 GT scores 0 vs 0.
Safety: H6 GT scores 18 vs 20.
Practicality: H6 GT scores 13 vs 10.
Ownership: H6 GT scores 20 vs 12.
Final structured scoring gives H6 GT
the advantage in this comparison.
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