GWM H6 vs Nissan Qashqai

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.

Nissan Qashqai Discontinued model
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 Qashqai in South Africa

Nissan Qashqai

1.3 Tekna CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 545,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 270 Nm ⛽ 17 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Qashqai
Fuel Economy H6
🛡 Safety H6
📦 Practicality H6
🔑 Ownership H6
Recorded price context H6: current from ZAR 589,900 · Qashqai: last listed from ZAR 495,000

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec H6 Qashqai
Maximum Power 115 kW @ 5500 rpm 110 kW
Maximum Torque 260 Nm 270 Nm
Engine Size 1497 cc 1332 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 17.2 km/l 17 km/l
Ground Clearance 198 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay 530 l 504 l
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 1680 kg 1450 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 3

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Qashqai +2 pts
Efficiency H6 +5 pts
Safety H6 +6 pts
Practicality H6 +1 pts
Ownership H6 +23 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

H6

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Qashqai

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

H6

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Qashqai

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain 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 Qashqai
Model Introduced Year 2022 2007
Generation H6 sold in South Africa is the third generation H6 under the Haval brand, launched globally in 2021 and adapted for SA in 2022. Suspension and powertrain calibration is tuned for South African road conditions and fuel quality. Not confirmed
Facelift History H6 received a mid-cycle update in late 2024 that brought refined hybrid system calibration for South African altitude and fuel quality, an upgraded driver-assistance package across all variants, the 14.6-inch infotainment screen as standard on LT and LX (replacing the original 12.3-inch unit), and revised exterior detailing including new alloy wheel designs. Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Facelift Launched Since 2024 Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style SUV Not confirmed
Color Note Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue and Cosmos Grey. Two-tone roof options on LT and LX with selected base colours. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1680 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec H6 Qashqai
Length 4653 mm 4425 mm
Width 1886 mm 1835 mm
Height 1730 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 2665 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 198 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 530 l 504 l
Kerb Weight 1680 kg 1450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2200 kg 1980 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1800 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 11.8 m Not confirmed
Front Headroom 990 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 960 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1050 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 890 mm Not confirmed

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

H6 leads by 6 points

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

Index leader 70 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 96% source coverage
70
#1 Index leader

H6

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 70
Safety 93
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Leads by 6 points
64
#2

Qashqai

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Ownership 42
Performance 53
Efficiency 65
Safety 87
Practicality 68
Ownership 42
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Qashqai +2 Efficiency H6 +5 Safety H6 +6 Practicality H6 +1 Ownership H6 +23

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H6

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

Qashqai

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 42/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM H6 leads the catalogue index with 70 pts vs 64 pts for Qashqai

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H6 leads. However, Qashqai may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This H6 and Qashqai 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 51 vs Qashqai 53.

Efficiency index: H6 70 vs Qashqai 65.

Safety-equipment index: H6 93 vs Qashqai 87.

Practicality index: H6 69 vs Qashqai 68.

Ownership-cover index: H6 65 vs Qashqai 42.

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.