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GWM Haval H6 vs Hyundai Tucson

GWM Haval H6

GWM Haval H6

Ultra HEV

Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

Verdict

At RM139,800 versus RM143,888, the Haval H6 comes in RM4,088 cheaper with petrol hybrid/REV drive. Its 230 Nm beats the Tucson’s 192 Nm, road tax is RM120 versus RM440, and AEB is fitted. The Tucson counters with a 1,999 cc petrol engine making 154 hp, plus an 8-year warranty and a 582-litre boot. Space is not one-way: the Haval is longer and wider, while the Hyundai has the longer wheelbase. These two are close, but the Haval’s running-cost and safety numbers are hard to ignore.

Haval H6

Pick the GWM Haval H6 if you want hybrid/REV drive, lower road tax and auto emergency braking for less money.

Tucson

Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you prefer a conventional petrol automatic with a bigger boot and longer warranty.

Key differences

  • Price: GWM Haval H6 RM139,800; Hyundai Tucson RM143,888
  • Engine/fuel: Haval 1,497 cc petrol hybrid/REV; Tucson 1,999 cc petrol
  • Output: Haval 147 hp/230 Nm; Tucson 154 hp/192 Nm
  • Size: Haval 4,683/1,886/1,730 mm; Tucson 4,630/1,865/1,665 mm
  • Wheelbase/boot: Haval 2,738 mm/560 L; Tucson 2,755 mm/582 L
  • Warranty/road tax: Haval 7 years/RM120; Tucson 8 years/RM440
Price & overview
PriceRM 139,800RM 143,888
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
Seats55
AssemblyCKDCBU
Powertrain
FuelPetrol Hybrid/REVPetrol
Engine1,497 cc1,999 cc
Power147 hp154 hp
Torque230 Nm192 Nm
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Driven wheelsFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance
0–100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed181 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,683 mm4,630 mm
Width1,886 mm1,865 mm
Height1,730 mm1,665 mm
Wheelbase2,738 mm2,755 mm
Boot space560 L582 L
Fuel tank61 L54 L
Safety
Airbags66
Auto emergency brakingYes
Ownership
Warranty78
Road tax / yearRM 120RM 440

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

Haval H6

  • RM4,088 cheaper to buy
  • Petrol hybrid/REV with 230 Nm
  • Auto emergency braking fitted
  • 147 hp trails Tucson’s 154 hp
  • Shorter 2,738 mm wheelbase
  • Smaller 560-litre boot

Tucson

  • 154 hp from 1,999 cc petrol engine
  • 582-litre boot is larger
  • 8-year warranty
  • Costs RM4,088 more
  • RM440 annual road tax
  • Lacks auto emergency braking

Haval H6 vs Tucson FAQ

Is the GWM Haval H6 or Hyundai Tucson better?

The GWM Haval H6 is the stronger buy on these figures: it is cheaper, has more torque, AEB and much lower road tax. The Hyundai Tucson makes sense if you prioritise boot space and an 8-year warranty.

What is the price difference?

The GWM Haval H6 is RM4,088 cheaper than the Hyundai Tucson, at RM139,800 versus RM143,888.

Which SUV has more boot space?

The Hyundai Tucson has the bigger boot at 582 litres, compared with 560 litres in the GWM Haval H6. The Haval is larger outside, but the Tucson wins this luggage-space measure.

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