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 PHEV vs Volkswagen Transporter Kombi: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
H6 PHEV starts ZAR 402,900 cheaperH6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900 · Transporter Kombi from ZAR 1,102,800
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Maximum Power
H6 PHEV268 kW
Transporter Kombi110 kW
Maximum Torque
H6 PHEV760 Nm
Transporter Kombi360 Nm
Engine Size
H6 PHEV1500 cc
Transporter Kombi1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H6 PHEV90.9 km/l
Transporter Kombi13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
H6 PHEV170 mm
Transporter Kombi150 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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GWM H6 PHEV
1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Transporter Kombi listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1946 kg
2139 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Length
4703 mm
5050 mm
Width
1886 mm
2032 mm
Height
1730 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
560 l
-
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
2139 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2400 kg
3075 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
936 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.0 m
11.8 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1445 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Heads Up Display
Full-colour
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
10.25-inch
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
-
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
-
Sound System
9
Not Available
Source Model Column
h6-phev
transporter-kombi
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1968 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
268 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
760 Nm
360 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
168.3 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
Transporter Kombi
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x2
4x4
4WD Engagement
Available
Available
4WD Hi Range
Available
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Claimed Mileage
90.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.0 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
90.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
55 l
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
Transporter Kombi
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Front airbags
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
10.25-inch
-
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Kombi grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Infotainment System
Coffee OS
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Not Available
Number of Speakers
9
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
Coffee OS
Not Available
Infotainment Display
Coffee OS
-
Audio Speakers
9
Not Available
Audio System
9
-
Display Audio
Coffee OS
-
Head Up Display
Full-colour
-
Infotainment Screen
Coffee OS
Not Available
Multi Information Display
10.25-inch
-
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Not Available
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Body Type
SUV
MPV
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
150 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
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
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
Not Available
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
Not Available
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years
-
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
Diesel
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
Transporter Kombi
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
749900 ZAR
1342400 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
749900
1342400
Starting Price Zar
749900
1342400
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 PHEV and Transporter Kombi comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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