GWM H6 vs Ford Territory

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.

Ford Territory : 1.8T Dark Edition DCT Discontinued derivative
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
Ford Territory in South Africa Model range image; trim may differ

Ford Territory

1.8T Dark Edition DCT Petrol Discontinued derivative
No longer sold new historical price not confirmed
Discontinued derivative Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6
Fuel Economy H6
🛡 Safety H6
📦 Practicality H6
🔑 Ownership H6
Recorded price context H6: current from ZAR 589,900 · Territory: last listed from ZAR 593,500

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 Territory
Maximum Power 115 kW @ 5500 rpm Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque 260 Nm Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Size 1497 cc Not Officially Disclosed
Claimed Mileage 17.2 km/l Not confirmed
Ground Clearance 198 mm 190 mm
Boot / Load Bay 530 l Not confirmed
Airbags 6 Not confirmed
Kerb Weight 1680 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity - Not confirmed
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km Not confirmed

= leads in this spec

Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

H6 dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 +1 pts
Efficiency H6 +14 pts
Safety H6 +94 pts
Practicality H6 +1 pts
Ownership H6 +15 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Territory

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

H6

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Territory

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

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 Territory
Hybrid System Parallel Hybrid Not Applicable
Combined Power 180 kW Not Applicable
Combined Torque Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Number of Motors Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Motor Location Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Quarter Mile Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio 107.1 kW/tonne Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Electric Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
AC Charging Time Not Applicable Not Applicable
DC Charging Time Not Applicable Not Applicable
AC Charging Power Not Applicable Not Applicable
Aspiration Turbocharged Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders 4 Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power Not Applicable Not Applicable
Drive Type FWD Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code GW4B15B Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement 1497 cc Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System Direct Injection Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type Hybrid Petrol
Launch Control No Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque 260 Nm Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking Yes Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder 4 Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed 185 km/h Not Officially Disclosed
Valves 16 Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h 9.8 sec Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity 1.8 kWh Not Applicable
Battery Type Lithium-ion Not Applicable
Battery Voltage Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout Inline Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Engine 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power 115 kW @ 5500 rpm Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Transmission Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Bore Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Spec H6 Territory
360 Degree Camera Yes Not confirmed
Active Engine Braking No Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not confirmed
Around View Monitor Yes Not confirmed
Attention Assist Yes Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Not confirmed
Automatic High Beam Yes Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam Yes Not confirmed
Auto Lights Yes Not confirmed
Auto Park Assist No Not confirmed
Auto Wipers Yes Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning Yes Not confirmed
Cruise Control Yes Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Not confirmed
Eco Mode Yes Not confirmed
Emergency Braking Yes Not confirmed
EV Mode Yes Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning Yes Not confirmed
Front Camera Yes Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning Yes Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist Yes Not confirmed
Park Assist Yes Not confirmed
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear Not confirmed
Parking Sensor Front and Rear Not confirmed
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Not confirmed
Pre-Collision System Yes Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes Not confirmed
Rear View Camera Yes Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Not confirmed
Rear View Camera Yes Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Yes Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type Yes Not confirmed
Reversing Camera Yes Not confirmed
Sport Mode Yes Not confirmed
Surround View Camera Yes Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not confirmed

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 leads by 26 points

H6 dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.

Winner 70 /100
Lead 26 points
Data 97% confidence
70
#1 Winner

H6

97% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 70
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Leads by 26 points
44
#2

Territory

23% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 50
Efficiency 56
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 50
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 +1 Efficiency H6 +14 Safety H6 +94 Practicality H6 +1 Ownership H6 +15

High confidence result.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H6

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

Territory

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 50/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 wins with 70 pts vs 44 pts for Territory

In structured scoring, H6 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Territory 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 H6 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 70 vs Territory 56. 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, Territory 0. 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, Territory 50. 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, Territory 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 51, Territory 50. 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 H6 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

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

Performance: H6 scores 51 vs 50.

Efficiency: H6 scores 70 vs 56.

Safety: H6 scores 94 vs 0.

Practicality: H6 scores 69 vs 68.

Ownership: H6 scores 65 vs 50.

Final structured scoring gives H6 the advantage in this comparison.