GWM H7 vs MG HS

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

GWM H7 in South Africa

GWM H7

2.0T LX Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 185 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
VS
MG HS in South Africa

MG HS

2.0T AT Luxury Petrol 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 665,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 170 kW 🔧 370 Nm ⛽ 11.63 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H7 vs MG HS: the short answer

H7 and HS are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

HS starts ZAR 150,000 cheaper H7 from ZAR 649,900 · HS from ZAR 499,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H7 HS
Maximum Power H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm HS170 kW
Maximum Torque H7420 Nm HS370 Nm
Engine Size H71999 cc HS1986 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H711.8 km/l HS11.63 km/l
Ground Clearance H7195 mm HS145 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

GWM H7

2.0T LX

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

MG HS

2.0T AT Luxury

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

H7

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

HS

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

H7

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

HS

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H7 HS
360 Degree Camera Yes Standard
Active Engine Braking No -
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
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Standard
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode No -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Standard
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard
Park Assist Yes Not Available
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 Standard
Spec H7 HS
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes Standard
Axle Layout AWD Front-wheel drive
Clutch Type Torque Converter Torque converter automatic
Differential Lock No Not Available
Drive Mode Selector Yes -
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine All Wheel Drive Front-wheel drive
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Final Drive Ratio 3.42 Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears 8 9
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Standard
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 9-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type 8-Speed Automatic Automatic
LSD Available No Not Available
Low Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Yes Standard
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 -
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 8 9
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Rear Differential Lock No Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Available

In depth: how these cars differ

This H7 and HS comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: H7 80 vs HS 70.

Efficiency index: H7 46 vs HS 46.

Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs HS 98.

Practicality index: H7 71 vs HS 57.

Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs HS not separately scored.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

H7 leads by 5 points

H7 and HS are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 99% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

H7

99% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 80
Efficiency 46
Safety 100
Practicality 71
Ownership 65
Leads by 5 points
69
#2

HS

78% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 70
Efficiency 46
Safety 98
Practicality 57
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H7 +10 Efficiency Level Safety H7 +2 Practicality H7 +14

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H7

Performance 80/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 71/100
Ownership 65/100

HS

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 57/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H7 leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 69 pts for HS

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H7 leads. However, HS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H7 vs HS questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.