Verdict
The Kia Sportage costs RM11,000 less at RM128,800, gives you a 587-litre boot and a 2,755 mm wheelbase, so it is the straightforward choice for carrying people and luggage on a tighter budget. But the Haval H6 answers with hybrid assistance, a 175 hp/300 Nm motor, 7.7-second 0-100 km/h claim and RM120 annual road tax against the Kia’s RM440. Its longer equipment list is substantial too: adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, a 360-degree camera and ventilated powered front seats.
Pick the GWM Haval H6 if you will pay RM11,000 more for hybrid drive, far lower RM120 road tax and a much fuller active-safety and comfort kit.
Pick the Kia Sportage if the RM128,800 entry price, 587-litre boot and 2,755 mm wheelbase matter more than hybrid assistance and driver aids.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Haval H6 RM139,800; Kia Sportage RM128,800.
- Annual road tax: GWM Haval H6 RM120; Kia Sportage RM440.
- Powertrain: GWM Haval H6 1,497 cc turbo hybrid with a 175 hp/300 Nm motor; Kia Sportage 1,999 cc naturally aspirated petrol with 154 hp and 192 Nm.
- Dimensions: GWM Haval H6 4,683 mm long and 1,886 mm wide; Kia Sportage 4,660 mm long and 1,865 mm wide.
- Wheelbase and boot: GWM Haval H6 2,738 mm and 560 litres; Kia Sportage 2,755 mm and 587 litres.
- Warranty: GWM Haval H6 seven years/200,000 km; Kia Sportage five years/100,000 km.
Haval H6
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM440
- Adaptive cruise, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist
- Powered ventilated front seats, panoramic roof and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM11,000 more
- 560-litre boot is 27 litres smaller
- Heavier at 1,720 kg versus 1,578 kg
Sportage
- RM128,800 price saves RM11,000
- 587-litre boot and 2,755 mm wheelbase
- Space-saver spare tyre
- RM440 annual road tax is RM320 higher
- No listed autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot system
- Manual front seats and single-zone air-conditioning
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM139,800 | RM128,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing and Hybrid Assist | 16-Valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 192 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 81 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,683 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,720 kg | 1,578 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 61 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 560 litres | 587 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 SUV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Available for all seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-speakers | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 10-year/1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | — |
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.
Used Haval H6 & Sportage for sale
Haval H6 vs Sportage FAQ
Is the GWM Haval H6 or Kia Sportage better?
The Haval H6 is better equipped, with hybrid assistance, adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and a 360-degree camera. The Sportage is better for a lower RM128,800 purchase price, a 587-litre boot and a longer 2,755 mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Haval H6 costs RM139,800 and the Kia Sportage costs RM128,800, a difference of RM11,000. The H6 also has lower annual road tax: RM120 versus RM440, saving RM320 each year.
Which has more safety assistance?
The GWM Haval H6 has the stronger listed assistance package: autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot information, steering lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The Kia Sportage has passive cruise control and a reverse camera, but these additional systems are not listed.