GWM H6 vs Nissan Navara Double Cab

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 in South Africa

GWM H6

1.5T Hybrid LX Hybrid Current
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
VS
Nissan Navara Double Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Double Cab

2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT Diesel Current
ZAR 785,700 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H6 vs Nissan Navara Double Cab: the short answer

Navara Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H6 remains close.

Navara Double Cab starts ZAR 96,900 cheaper H6 from ZAR 589,900 · Navara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H6 Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power H6115 kW @ 5500 rpm Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque H6260 Nm Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size H61497 cc Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H617.2 km/l Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance H6198 mm Navara Double Cab221 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

1.5T Hybrid LX

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Nissan Navara Double Cab

2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

H6

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

Navara Double Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

H6

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Navara Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 Navara Double Cab
CO2 Emissions G Km 134 -
CO2 Emissions 134 g/km Not Available
Euro Emission Standard Euro 5 -
Fuel Evaporation Control EVAP Canister -
Fuel Octane Requirement 95 Octane Unleaded Diesel
Green NCAP Rating 4/5 -
Hybrid System Type Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT) Not Available
Idle CO2 Output 134 -
Noise Level Low -
Particulate Filter No -
Start Stop System Yes -
Variable Valve Timing Yes -
Spec H6 Navara Double Cab
360 Degree Camera Yes Not Available
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Around View Monitor Yes Not Available
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Standard
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes High Beam Assist
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Rain-sensing Wipers
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard
Cruise Control Yes Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Intelligent Driver Alertness
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes Standard
EV Mode Yes Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Yes Standard
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Not Available
Lane Keep Assist Yes Not Available
Park Assist Yes Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear Reverse camera and sensors
Parking Sensor Front and Rear Reverse camera and sensors
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Reverse camera and sensors
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Reverse camera
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Standard
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Reverse camera and sensors
Rear View Camera Yes Reverse camera
Reverse Camera Yes Reverse camera
Reverse Camera Type Yes Reverse camera
Reversing Camera Yes Reverse camera
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Available

In depth: how these cars differ

This H6 and Navara Double Cab 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 51 vs Navara Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: H6 70 vs Navara Double Cab 58.

Safety-equipment index: H6 93 vs Navara Double Cab 93.

Practicality index: H6 67 vs Navara Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: H6 65 vs Navara Double Cab 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.

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

Navara Double Cab leads by 11 points

Navara Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H6 remains close.

Evidence leader 80 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 65% source coverage
80
#1 Evidence leader

Navara Double Cab

65% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 58
Performance 75
Efficiency 58
Safety 93
Practicality 90
Leads by 11 points
69
#2

H6

99% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 70
Safety 93
Practicality 67
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Navara Double Cab +24 Efficiency H6 +12 Safety Level Practicality Navara Double Cab +23

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Navara Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 58/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 90/100

H6

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 67/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Navara Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts vs 69 pts for H6

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

H6 vs Navara Double Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.