GWM H6 PHEV vs Hyundai IONIQ 5

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Discontinued model
GWM H6 PHEV in South Africa

GWM H6 PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 749,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 268 kW 🔧 760 Nm ⛽ 90.9 km/l
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 in South Africa

Hyundai IONIQ 5

72kWh AWD Executive Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Discontinued model
ZAR 1,068,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 225 kW 🔧 605 Nm
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Decision summary

GWM H6 PHEV vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: the short answer

H6 PHEV and IONIQ 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context H6 PHEV: current from ZAR 699,900 · IONIQ 5: last listed from ZAR 859,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H6 PHEV IONIQ 5
Maximum Power H6 PHEV268 kW IONIQ 5225 kW
Maximum Torque H6 PHEV760 Nm IONIQ 5605 Nm
Engine Size H6 PHEV1500 cc IONIQ 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy H6 PHEV90.9 km/l IONIQ 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance H6 PHEV170 mm IONIQ 5160 mm

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

Evidence for Hyundai IONIQ 5 72kWh AWD Executive

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H6 PHEV

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

IONIQ 5

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

Which One's Right for You?

H6 PHEV

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

IONIQ 5

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec H6 PHEV IONIQ 5
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2022
Generation Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First generation Ioniq 5 on Hyundai's dedicated E-GMP electric platform; 800V fast charging architecture allows rapid 18-minute charge from 10-80% at suitable DC fast chargers
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Launched in SA in 2022; updates to battery specifications and charging capabilities followed; the car has been on Hyundai SA's EV flagship from launch
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style SUV Not confirmed
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1946 kg 2190 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec H6 PHEV IONIQ 5
Length 4703 mm 4635 mm
Width 1886 mm 1890 mm
Height 1730 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 3000 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 72.6 l
Boot/Cargo Space 560 l 527 l
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 2190 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2400 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 1500 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors

In depth: how these cars differ

This H6 PHEV and IONIQ 5 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 PHEV 98 vs IONIQ 5 100.

Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs IONIQ 5 90.

Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs IONIQ 5 98.

Practicality index: H6 PHEV 68 vs IONIQ 5 70.

Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 65 vs IONIQ 5 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

IONIQ 5 leads by 2 points

H6 PHEV and IONIQ 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 86 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 75% source coverage
86
#1 Evidence leader

IONIQ 5

75% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 98
Practicality 70
Ownership 65
Leads by 2 points
84
#2

H6 PHEV

72% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 96
Safety 90
Practicality 68
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance IONIQ 5 +2 Efficiency H6 PHEV +6 Safety IONIQ 5 +8 Practicality IONIQ 5 +2 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

IONIQ 5

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 70/100
Ownership 65/100

H6 PHEV

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts vs 84 pts for H6 PHEV

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, IONIQ 5 leads. However, H6 PHEV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H6 PHEV vs IONIQ 5 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.