GWM H6 vs Jetour T2

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.

GWM H6 in South Africa

GWM H6

1.5T Hybrid LX Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 5.8 km/l
VS
Jetour T2 in South Africa

Jetour T2

Odyssey 2.0TD+7DCT 4WD Petrol Automatic
ZAR 679,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 180 kW 🔧 375 Nm ⛽ 9.3 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance T2
Fuel Economy T2
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality T2
🔑 Ownership H6
T2 starts ZAR 589900 cheaper H6 from ZAR 589,900 · T2 from ZAR 569,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 T2
Engine Power 115 180
Torque 260 375
Engine Size 1497 1998
Claimed Mileage 5.8 9.3
Ground Clearance 198 220
Boot Space 530 580
Airbags 6 Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 1680 -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 -

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

T2 has a slight advantage, but H6 remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance T2 +34 pts
Efficiency T2 +1 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality T2 +5 pts
Ownership H6 +9 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H6

Strengths
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

T2

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H6

  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

T2

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 T2
0–100 km/h 110 sec -
0-100 km/h 110 sec -
Acceleration 0 100 110 sec -
Active Engine Braking No -
Active Exhaust Not Available -
Engine Aspiration Turbocharged -
Battery Capacity 1.8 kWh -
Charging Port Not Available -
AC Charging Time Not Available -
Combined System Power 180 -
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.2:1
Cylinder Layout Inline 4 (I4) -
Cylinders 4 4
Displacement 1497 cc 1998 cc
Engine 1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid Turbocharged petrol
Engine Code GW4B15B SQRF4J20
Engine Config 1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid -
Engine Cylinders 4 4
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1998 cc
Engine Displacement Cc 1497 cc 1998 cc
Engine Displacement Litres 1.5 l 2 l
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Engine Power kW 115 kW 180 kW
Engine Torque Nm 260 Nm 375 Nm
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol Turbo petrol
Engine Type Config Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged -
Engine Valves 16 4
EV Range 130 km -
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Fuel System Direct Injection -
Induction Turbocharged -
Max Power kW 115 kW 180 kW
Maximum Engine RPM 6,000 rpm -
Max Torque Nm 260 Nm 375 Nm
Maximum Power 115 kW 180 kW
Maximum Torque 260 Nm 375 Nm
Motor Position Not Available -
Motor Power 130 -
Motor Torque 530 -
Motor Type Not Available -
Engine Oil Capacity 5.5 l -
Power 115 kW 180 kW
Power Assisted Steering Electric Power Assisted -
Power 154 bhp 241 bhp
Power kW Rpm 5,500 rpm 5500
Power @ RPM 5,500 rpm 5500
Top Speed 185 km/h 180 km/h
Torque 260 Nm 375 Nm
Torque Nm Rpm 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Torque @ RPM 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Turbo Type Turbocharged -
Turbocharger Yes -
Valves per Cylinder 16 4
Variable Valve Timing Yes -
Cylinder Bore Not Applicable 80.5 mm
Piston Stroke Not Applicable 98.1 mm
Spec H6 T2
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes -
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Drive Modes Yes -
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes -
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Yes
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Lane Keep Assist Yes Yes
Park Assist Yes -
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear -
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes -
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes -

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

T2 leads by 8 points

T2 has a slight advantage, but H6 remains highly competitive.

Winner 70 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 72% confidence
70
#1 Winner

T2

72% data confidence 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 39
Performance 77
Efficiency 39
Safety 94
Practicality 74
Ownership 56
Leads by 8 points
62
#2

H6

97% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 38
Performance 43
Efficiency 38
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T2 +34 Efficiency T2 +1 Safety Level Practicality T2 +5 Ownership H6 +9

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

T2

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 39/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 74/100
Ownership 56/100

H6

Performance 43/100
Efficiency 38/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Jetour T2 wins with 70 pts vs 62 pts for H6

In structured scoring, T2 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H6 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the T2 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: H6 38 vs T2 39. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: H6 94, T2 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: H6 65, T2 56. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: H6 69, T2 74. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 43, T2 77. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The T2 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The T2 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between H6 and T2 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 scores 43 vs 77.

Efficiency: H6 scores 38 vs 39.

Safety: H6 scores 94 vs 94.

Practicality: H6 scores 69 vs 74.

Ownership: H6 scores 65 vs 56.

Final structured scoring gives T2 the advantage in this comparison.