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.
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.
XUV700 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.
Recorded price context
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 229,900
·
XUV700:
current from
ZAR 495,199
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H1
XUV700
Maximum Power
H178 kW @ 6000 rpm
XUV700149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
XUV700380 Nm
Engine Size
H11497 cc
XUV7001997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H17.0 km/l
XUV70013 km/l
Ground Clearance
H1160 mm
XUV700200 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 H1
1.5 LS
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
H1
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
XUV700
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H1
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
XUV700
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H1
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
2015
Not Available
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 local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
2040 kg
Spec
H1
XUV700
Length
4002 mm
4695 mm
Width
1740 mm
1890 mm
Height
1567 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 l
240 l
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1770 kg
-
Payload Capacity
550 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
-
Front Headroom
975 mm
-
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Legroom
840 mm
-
Spec
H1
XUV700
Front Track Width
1490 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1480 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Spec
H1
XUV700
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1100 l
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1100 l
Not Applicable
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
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Push button start
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Push button start
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push button start
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
15 Inches
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Sound System
4
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Unlocking
Not Available
Passive keyless entry
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Wireless front charger
Spec
H1
XUV700
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
GW4G15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
380 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
155 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM, CUSTOM
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
73 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
186.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
XUV700
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
6-Speed CVT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.94:1
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.2
-
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic CVT
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Electronic automatic gear selector
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronic automatic gear selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
H1
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
7.0 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
6.8 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.2 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
7.0 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
42
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
XUV700
Airbags
4
7
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Not Available
-
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Seats
Not Available
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
-
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
H1
XUV700
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
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
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
H1
XUV700
Seat Material
Fabric
Leatherette
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
-
Front Armrest
Front Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
1190 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1150 mm
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue Speedometer
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather upholstery
Leatherette
Spec
H1
XUV700
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Navigation System
No
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
No
Yes
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
7
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Speakers
4
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Infotainment Screen
7
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
7
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H1
XUV700
LED Headlamps
Halogen Headlamps
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Plastic Body Cladding
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
See OEM source page for colour availability.
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
Not Available
Led Headlights
Halogen Headlamps
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamps
Halogen Headlamps
Clear-view LED headlamps
Headlight Type
Halogen Headlamps
Clear-view LED headlamps
Headlights
Halogen Headlamps
Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Skyroof
Spec
H1
XUV700
Approach Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
27 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
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
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
XUV700
Tyre Size
195/65R15
Not Available
Wheel Type
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
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
Electronic park brake
Tyre Load Index
89
-
Tyre Speed Rating
T
-
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic park brake
Wheels
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Electric Park Brake
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
H1
XUV700
Service Interval
15000
-
Approx Service Cost
1500
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
-
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000
-
First Service At
1000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Service Intervals
15000
-
Spec
H1
XUV700
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
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
71 dB
-
Variable Valve Timing
Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)
-
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)
-
Spec
H1
XUV700
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
XUV700
Ownership Role
GWM South Africa ownership programme
South Africa market model
Price Zar
279900 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current model/derivative retail or starting-price reference
flagship
Starting Price
279900
495199
Starting Price Zar
279900
495199
In depth: how these cars differ
This H1 and XUV700 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: H1 30 vs XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: H1 35 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: H1 70 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: H1 64 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: H1 44 vs XUV700 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
XUV700 leads by 22 points
XUV700 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
XUV700
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra XUV700
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 49 pts for H1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, XUV700 leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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