GWM H6 vs Chery Tiggo 7

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 ⛽ 17.2 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 7 in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 7

Prime 1.5T DCT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 108 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tiggo 7
Fuel Economy H6
🛡 Safety H6
📦 Practicality Tiggo 7
🔑 Ownership H6
Tiggo 7 starts ZAR 589900 cheaper H6 from ZAR 589,900 · Tiggo 7 from ZAR 429,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 Tiggo 7
Engine Power 115 kW 108 kW
Torque 260 Nm 210 Nm
Engine Size 1497 cc 1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage 17.2 km/l 14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 198 mm 154 mm
Boot / Load Bay 530 l 565 l
Airbags 6 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 1680 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both H6 and Tiggo 7 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 7 +3 pts
Efficiency H6 +12 pts
Safety H6 +19 pts
Practicality Tiggo 7 +3 pts
Ownership H6 +10 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Tiggo 7

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H6

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 7

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 Tiggo 7
0–100 km/h 110 sec -
0-100 km/h 110 sec -
Acceleration 0 100 110 sec -
Active Engine Braking No -
Active Exhaust - -
Engine Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged
Battery Capacity 1.8 kWh -
Charging Port - -
AC Charging Time - -
Combined System Power 180 -
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 -
Cylinder Layout Inline 4 (I4) Inline
Cylinders 4 4
Displacement 1497 cc 1.5 cc
Engine 1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid 1.5T petrol
Engine Code GW4B15B -
Engine Config 1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid 1.5T petrol
Engine Cylinders 4 4
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Cc 1497 cc 1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Litres 1497 cc 1.5 cc
Engine Power kW 115 kW 108 kW
Engine Torque Nm 260 Nm 210 Nm
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol 1.5T petrol
Engine Type Config Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged 1.5T petrol
Engine Valves 16 16
EV Range 130 km -
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Fuel System Direct Injection Petrol injection
Induction Turbocharged Turbocharged
Max Power kW 115 kW 108 kW
Maximum Engine RPM 6,000 rpm -
Max Torque Nm 260 Nm 210 Nm
Maximum Power 115 kW 108 kW
Maximum Torque 260 Nm 210 Nm
Motor Position - -
Motor Power 130 -
Motor Torque 530 -
Motor Type - -
Engine Oil Capacity 5.5 l -
Power 115 kW 108 kW
Power Assisted Steering Electric Power Assisted -
Power 154 bhp 144.8 bhp
Power kW Rpm 5,500 rpm 5500
Power @ RPM 5,500 rpm 5500
Torque Nm Rpm 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Torque @ RPM 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Turbo Type Turbocharged Single turbo
Turbocharger Yes Standard
Piston Stroke - -
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Top Speed 185 km/h -
Valves per Cylinder 16 16
Variable Valve Timing Yes -
Cylinder Bore - -
Torque 260 Nm 210 Nm
Spec H6 Tiggo 7
360 Degree Camera Yes -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes -
Around View Monitor Yes -
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes -
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes -
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes -
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes -
Blind Spot Warning Yes -
Cruise Control Yes Standard
Drive Modes Yes Eco / Normal / Sport
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes -
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes -
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes -
Lane Keep Assist Yes -
Park Assist Yes -
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Standard
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes -
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Standard
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes -
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes -

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 leads by 7 points

Both H6 and Tiggo 7 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 68 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 97% confidence
68
#1 Winner

H6

97% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 43
Performance 43
Efficiency 70
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Leads by 7 points
61
#2

Tiggo 7

72% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 46
Performance 46
Efficiency 58
Safety 75
Practicality 72
Ownership 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 7 +3 Efficiency H6 +12 Safety H6 +19 Practicality Tiggo 7 +3 Ownership H6 +10

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H6

Performance 43/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiggo 7

Performance 46/100
Efficiency 58/100
Safety 75/100
Practicality 72/100
Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 wins with 68 pts vs 61 pts for Tiggo 7

In structured scoring, H6 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 7 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 Tiggo 7 58. 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, Tiggo 7 75. 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, Tiggo 7 55. 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, Tiggo 7 72. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 43, Tiggo 7 46. 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 Tiggo 7 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 scores 43 vs 46.

Efficiency: H6 scores 70 vs 58.

Safety: H6 scores 94 vs 75.

Practicality: H6 scores 69 vs 72.

Ownership: H6 scores 65 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives H6 the advantage in this comparison.