Gwm H6 GT vs Gwm Jolion GT

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 GT in South Africa

Gwm H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 6.2 km/l
VS
Gwm Jolion GT in South Africa

Gwm Jolion GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 629,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 6.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tie
Fuel Economy Tie
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality H6 GT
🔑 Ownership Tie
Jolion GT starts ZAR 699900 cheaper H6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Jolion GT from ZAR 579,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 GT Jolion GT
Engine Power 150 150
Torque 420 380
Engine Size 1999 1999
Claimed Mileage 6.2 6.5
Ground Clearance 192 185
Boot Space 460 298
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 1740 1600
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 5

= leads in this spec

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

🏆 Winner
#1

H6 GT

66
/ 100
+2
pts
#2

Jolion GT

64
/ 100

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

The Bottom Line

Both H6 GT and Jolion GT are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Equal
Efficiency Equal
Safety Equal
Practicality H6 GT +2 pts
Ownership Equal

Score Breakdown by Category

🏆 Overall Winner

H6 GT

Performance 15/20
Efficiency 0/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 13/20
Ownership 20/20

Jolion GT

Performance 15/20
Efficiency 0/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 11/20
Ownership 20/20

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6 GT

Strengths
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Family Usage

Jolion GT

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT

  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Jolion GT

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT Jolion GT
Body Type SUV SUV
Daytime Running Lamps Yes Yes
DRL Yes Yes
LED Headlamps Yes Yes
Led Taillights Yes Yes
Fog Lights Yes Yes
Fog Lamps Yes Yes
Led Headlights Yes Yes
Front Fog Lights Yes Yes
Alloy Wheel Design Multi-Spoke Alloy Multi-Spoke Alloy
Rear Wiper Yes Yes
Chrome Exterior Finish Yes Yes
Door Handle Finish Body Coloured Body Coloured
Roof Type Metal Roof Metal Roof
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Wing Mirror Type Electric Adjustable Electric Adjustable
Body Cladding Yes Yes
Exterior Colour Options 6 6
Rear Fog Lights Yes Yes
Roof Rails No No
Spec H6 GT Jolion GT
Number of Doors 5 5
Seats 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 5
Length 4653 4500
Width 1886 1855
Height 1695 1615
Wheelbase 2738 2700
Ground Clearance 192 185
Kerb Weight 1740 1600
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 55
Boot Space 460 298
Doors 5 5
Front Overhang 880 880
Rear Overhang 890 890
Front Track Width 1560 1560
Rear Track Width 1570 1570
Front Headroom 990 960
Rear Headroom 960 960
Front Legroom 1050 1050
Rear Legroom 890 890
Front Shoulder Room 1430 1430
Rear Shoulder Room 1390 1390
Gross Vehicle Weight 2200 2200
Boot Volume 460 298
Boot Space Seats Folded 660 498
Turning Radius 11.8 11.6
Towing Capacity 1500 1500

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Gwm H6 GT wins with 66 pts vs 64 pts for Jolion GT

In structured scoring, H6 GT emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jolion GT 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 H6 GT 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 GT 0 vs Jolion GT 0. 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 GT 18, Jolion GT 18. 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 GT 20, Jolion GT 20. 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 GT 13, Jolion GT 11. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 GT 15, Jolion GT 15. 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 H6 GT edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H6 GT 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 GT and Jolion GT in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 GT scores 15 vs 15.

Efficiency: H6 GT scores 0 vs 0.

Safety: H6 GT scores 18 vs 18.

Practicality: H6 GT scores 13 vs 11.

Ownership: H6 GT scores 20 vs 20.

Final structured scoring gives H6 GT the advantage in this comparison.