Honda HR-V vs GWM P300

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.

Honda HR-V in South Africa

Honda HR-V

1.5 Elegance CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 529,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 119 kW 🔧 145 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
GWM P300 in South Africa

GWM P300

2.4T LT 2WD 9AT Diesel Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda HR-V vs GWM P300: the short answer

P300 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while HR-V remains close.

P300 starts ZAR 74,950 cheaper HR-V from ZAR 489,900 · P300 from ZAR 414,950

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification HR-V P300
Maximum Power HR-V119 kW P300135 kW
Maximum Torque HR-V145 Nm P300480 Nm
Engine Size HR-V1498 cc P3002400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy HR-V16.1 km/l P30013.5 km/l
Ground Clearance HR-V196 mm P300224 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.

Honda HR-V

1.5 Elegance CVT

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

GWM P300

2.4T LT 2WD 9AT

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)

HR-V

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

P300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

HR-V

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

P300

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec HR-V P300
Model Introduced Year 2022 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Built on Honda’s global compact SUV platform with improved safety and comfort Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History New generation introduced with updated design and improved features Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Double-cab pickup
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment SUV Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1360 kg 2070 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Pickup
Body Type Cab - Pickup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
Spec HR-V P300
Length 4340 mm 5416 mm
Width 1790 mm 1934 mm
Height 1590 mm 1886 mm
Wheelbase 2610 mm 3230 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 196 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 196 mm 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 78 l
Boot/Cargo Space 437 l 450 l
Kerb Weight 1360 kg 2070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1780 kg 3120 kg
Payload Capacity 410 kg 1050 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 6.0 m
Front Headroom 975 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 965 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1065 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 958 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This HR-V and P300 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: HR-V 41 vs P300 71.

Efficiency index: HR-V 62 vs P300 57.

Safety-equipment index: HR-V 91 vs P300 not separately scored.

Practicality index: HR-V 60 vs P300 80.

Ownership-cover index: HR-V 43 vs P300 65.

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

P300 leads by 9 points

P300 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while HR-V remains close.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 69% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

P300

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 80 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 71
Efficiency 57
Practicality 80
Ownership 65
Leads by 9 points
60
#2

HR-V

90% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 62
Safety 91
Practicality 60
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance P300 +30 Efficiency HR-V +5 Practicality P300 +20 Ownership P300 +22

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

P300

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 57/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 65/100

HR-V

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM P300 leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 60 pts for HR-V

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P300 leads. However, HR-V may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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HR-V vs P300 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.