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2.0 Astina Edition Auto FWDPetrol6-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 629,700ex-showroom
⚡ 121 kW🔧 213 Nm⛽ 15.9 km/l
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Decision summary
GWM H6 PHEV vs Mazda Mazda3: the short answer
H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda3.
Mazda3 starts ZAR 201,600 cheaperH6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900 · Mazda3 from ZAR 498,300
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Maximum Power
H6 PHEV268 kW
Mazda3121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
H6 PHEV760 Nm
Mazda3213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
H6 PHEV1500 cc
Mazda31998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H6 PHEV90.9 km/l
Mazda315.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
H6 PHEV170 mm
Mazda3140 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
GWM H6 PHEV
1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
H6 PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Mazda3
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
H6 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mazda3
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2019
Generation
Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Seventh-generation BP-series Mazda3 hatchback
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.
The seventh-generation South African hatchback launched in 2019 and the current range has since been consolidated to Dynamic and Astina editions.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
C-segment hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1946 kg
1350 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Length
4703 mm
4460 mm
Width
1886 mm
1795 mm
Height
1730 mm
1440 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2725 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
560 l
295 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1350 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2400 kg
1870 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
520 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.0 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
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Rear Headroom
960 mm
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Front Legroom
1050 mm
1075 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
891 mm
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion beam axle
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1445 l
687 l
AC Type
Dual-zone
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Heads Up Display
Full-colour
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Dual-zone climate control
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
10.25-inch
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
-
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
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Sound System
9
12
Source Model Column
h6-phev
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Surround View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
13.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
83.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
91.2 mm
Maximum Power
268 kW
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
760 Nm
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
89.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
157.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
19.1 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
106 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.850
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x2
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Claimed Mileage
90.9 km/l
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
12.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.0 km/l
18.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
90.9 km/l
15.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
51
Combined Driving Range
Over 1000 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
7
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
-
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Not Available
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Black Leather
Heated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1414 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1356 mm
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
10.25-inch
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Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Black Leather
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Infotainment System
Coffee OS
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Number of Speakers
9
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not Available
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
Coffee OS
10-Inch
Infotainment Display
Coffee OS
-
Audio Speakers
9
12
Audio System
9
-
Display Audio
Coffee OS
-
Head Up Display
Full-colour
-
Infotainment Screen
Coffee OS
10-Inch
Multi Information Display
10.25-inch
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Connected Services
Wireless
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
Coffee OS
10-Inch
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
Mazda South Africa offers model-specific solid, metallic and premium paint finishes subject to current edition availability.
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black Metallic
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
140 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/45 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Temporary spare T125/70 D16
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18x7J
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 years / 150 000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
7 years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
146 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
H6 PHEV
Mazda3
Ownership Role
Flagship
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
749900 ZAR
629700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
749900
629700
Starting Price Zar
749900
629700
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 PHEV and Mazda3 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 PHEV 98 vs Mazda3 50.
Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs Mazda3 61.
Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs Mazda3 96.
Practicality index: H6 PHEV 66 vs Mazda3 50.
Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 65 vs Mazda3 not separately scored.
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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
H6 PHEV leads by 20 points
H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda3.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
Mazda3
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 64 pts for Mazda3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV leads. However, Mazda3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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