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.
Recorded price context
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 229,900
·
Tiggo 4 Cross:
current from
ZAR 279,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Maximum Power
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
170 Nm
Engine Size
1497 cc
1500 cc
Claimed Mileage
7.0 km/l
14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
180 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
-
Airbags
4
Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
-
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
= 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
Tiggo 4 Cross has a slight advantage, but H1 remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tiggo 4 Cross
+8 pts
Efficiency
Tiggo 4 Cross
+21 pts
Safety
Tiggo 4 Cross
+19 pts
Practicality
Tiggo 4 Cross
+4 pts
Ownership
Tiggo 4 Cross
+3 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H1
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
🏆 Overall Winner
Tiggo 4 Cross
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 DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
H1
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
Tiggo 4 Cross
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
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
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor.
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross range
Facelift History
H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
6-Speed CVT
5 MT
Final Drive Ratio
3.94:1
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.2
-
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Automatic CVT
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Manual clutch
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
FWD
Gearbox Type
Automatic
5 MT
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
FWD
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Manual
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Claimed Mileage
7.0 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
6.8 km/l
Not Available
Highway Mileage
8.2 km/l
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
Not Available
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Fuel Tank Litres
42
Not Available
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
7.0 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
7.0 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
7.0 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
7.0 km/l
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
7.0 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
7.0 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
7.0 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Airbags
4
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Not Available
-
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Seats
Standard
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Rating
4
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
TCS
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric or cloth trim
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
-
Front Armrest
Front Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Polyurethane / synthetic
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue Speedometer
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
-
Front Shoulder Room
1190 mm
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1150 mm
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Fabric
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Manual Fold
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard Driver
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
-
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Limiter
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Rim Size
15 Inches
215/60 R16
Sound System
4
4-6
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1100 l
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1100 l
Not Available
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Length
4002 mm
4351 mm
Width
1740 mm
1831 mm
Height
1567 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2610 mm
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Front Headroom
975 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
-
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Legroom
840 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
180 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1770 kg
1701 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
-
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Cylinders
4
4
Valves
16
16
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Top Speed
155 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
GW4G15
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Bore
73.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1500 cc
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
170 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Apple CarPlay
No
Standard
Android Auto
No
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4-6
Navigation System
No
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Standard
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
-
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
7
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Speakers
4
4-6
Infotainment Screen
7
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
7
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Wireless Android Auto
No
Standard
USB Ports
1
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment System
Not confirmed
Touchscreen infotainment
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
LED Headlamps
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Plastic Body Cladding
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
-
Wing Mirror Type
Manual Black Mirrors
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
-
Door Handle Finish
Body-Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
Not Available
Standard
Led Headlights
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamps
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Headlight Type
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Approach Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
27 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
180 mm
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tyre Size
195/65R15
215/60 R16
Wheel Type
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
254 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
200 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Drum Rear
-
Tyre Load Index
89
-
Tyre Speed Rating
T
-
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
215/60 R16
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
215/60 R16
Wheels
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Bar
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion beam
Front Track Width
1490 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1480 mm
Not Available
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Service Interval
15000
-
Approx Service Cost
1500
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000
-
First Service At
1000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
-
Service Intervals
15000
-
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 l
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45 000 km
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Warranty Years
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km
159 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
71 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Applicable
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
Variable Valve Timing
Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)
-
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.8 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7.2 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
7.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
9.0 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
0
-
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
entry-value
Price Source
Not confirmed
Official model page price card
Price Zar
Not confirmed
279900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
entry-value
Starting Price
Not confirmed
279900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
279900
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Tiggo 4 Cross leads by 11 points
Tiggo 4 Cross has a slight advantage, but H1 remains highly competitive.
🏆Chery Tiggo 4 Cross
wins with 57 pts
vs 46 pts for H1
In structured scoring, Tiggo 4 Cross emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H1 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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On our scoring the Tiggo 4 Cross 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: H1 35 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 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: H1 56, Tiggo 4 Cross 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: H1 44, Tiggo 4 Cross 47. 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: H1 63, Tiggo 4 Cross 67. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: H1 30, Tiggo 4 Cross 38. 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 4 Cross edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Tiggo 4 Cross 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 H1 and Tiggo 4 Cross in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: H1 scores 30 vs 38.
Efficiency: H1 scores 35 vs 56.
Safety: H1 scores 56 vs 75.
Practicality: H1 scores 63 vs 67.
Ownership: H1 scores 44 vs 47.
Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 4 Cross
the advantage in this comparison.
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