GWM H6 vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV

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 8 PHEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV

PHEV Apex Plug-In Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tiggo 8 PHEV
⛽ Fuel Economy Tiggo 8 PHEV
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality Tiggo 8 PHEV
🔑 Ownership Tiggo 8 PHEV
H6 starts ZAR 729900 cheaper H6 from ZAR 589,900 · Tiggo 8 PHEV from ZAR 729,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine Power 115 kW 150 kW
Torque 260 Nm 230 Nm
Engine Size 1497 cc 1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage 17.2 km/l 19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 198 mm 170 mm
Boot / Load Bay 530 l 494 l
Airbags 6 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 1680 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 7
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 7 Year / 200 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both H6 and Tiggo 8 PHEV are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 8 PHEV +13 pts
Efficiency Tiggo 8 PHEV +11 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality Tiggo 8 PHEV +9 pts
Ownership Tiggo 8 PHEV +4 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H6

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

Tiggo 8 PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • 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

Which One's Right for You?

H6

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Tiggo 8 PHEV

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 Tiggo 8 PHEV
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 Naturally aspirated
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 1.5 DGI plug-in hybrid
Engine Code GW4B15B -
Engine Config 1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid 1.5 DGI plug-in hybrid
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 150 kW
Engine Torque Nm 260 Nm 230 Nm
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol 1.5 DGI plug-in hybrid
Engine Type Config Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged 1.5 DGI plug-in hybrid
Engine Valves 16 16
EV Range 130 km -
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Fuel System Direct Injection Petrol injection
Induction Turbocharged Naturally aspirated
Max Power kW 115 kW 150 kW
Maximum Engine RPM 6,000 rpm -
Max Torque Nm 260 Nm 230 Nm
Maximum Power 115 kW 150 kW
Maximum Torque 260 Nm 230 Nm
Motor Position - -
Motor Power 130 -
Motor Torque 530 -
Motor Type - -
Engine Oil Capacity 5.5 l -
Power 115 kW 150 kW
Power Assisted Steering Electric Power Assisted -
Power 154 bhp 201.2 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 -
Turbocharger Yes -
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 230 Nm
Spec H6 Tiggo 8 PHEV
360 Degree Camera Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Around View Monitor Yes Standard
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Standard
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Standard
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard
Cruise Control Yes Standard
Drive Modes Yes Eco / Normal / Sport
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Standard
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Standard
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard
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 Standard
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 Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes -

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Tiggo 8 PHEV leads by 7 points

Both H6 and Tiggo 8 PHEV are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 75 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 74% confidence
75
#1 Winner

Tiggo 8 PHEV

74% data confidence 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 56
Performance 56
Efficiency 81
Safety 94
Practicality 78
Ownership 69
Leads by 7 points
68
#2

H6

97% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 43
Performance 43
Efficiency 70
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 8 PHEV +13 Efficiency Tiggo 8 PHEV +11 Safety Level Practicality Tiggo 8 PHEV +9 Ownership Tiggo 8 PHEV +4

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Tiggo 8 PHEV

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 81/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 78/100
Ownership 69/100

H6

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

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV wins with 75 pts vs 68 pts for H6

In structured scoring, Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 8 PHEV 81. 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 8 PHEV 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, Tiggo 8 PHEV 69. 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 8 PHEV 78. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 43, Tiggo 8 PHEV 56. 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 Tiggo 8 PHEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 8 PHEV in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 scores 43 vs 56.

Efficiency: H6 scores 70 vs 81.

Safety: H6 scores 94 vs 94.

Practicality: H6 scores 69 vs 78.

Ownership: H6 scores 65 vs 69.

Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 8 PHEV the advantage in this comparison.