Verdict
At RM139,800, the GWM Haval H6 costs RM15,000 less yet brings a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time, 560-litre boot, 19-inch wheels and a much fuller driver-assistance and comfort list. Its 5-seat SUV layout is the catch. The RM154,800 Nissan Serena e-Power is the family-first choice: it has seven seats, a 2,870-mm wheelbase and a powered left sliding door, but only 280 litres of boot space and no lane-keeping assist. Buy the H6 for five people and luggage; pay for the Serena when the third row matters.
Pick the GWM Haval H6 if five seats, a 560-litre boot, 7.7-second acceleration and RM15,000 in your pocket matter more than a third row.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you regularly need seven seats, a 2,870-mm wheelbase and a powered left sliding door.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Haval H6 RM139,800; Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800.
- Seats and boot: H6 has 5 seats and 560 litres; Serena has 7 seats and 280 litres.
- Dimensions: H6 wheelbase is 2,738 mm; Serena wheelbase is 2,870 mm.
- Performance: H6 does 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds; Serena has no published time.
- Wheels: H6 uses 19-inch alloys with 225/55R19 tyres; Serena uses 16-inch alloys with 205/65R16 tyres.
- Warranty: H6 gets 7 years/200,000 km; Serena gets 5 years/100,000 km.
Haval H6
- RM15,000 lower purchase price
- 560-litre boot and 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- Five seats versus the Serena's seven
- No powered sliding door; the Serena has a powered left sliding door
- Rear air-con is vents only, versus the Serena's rear blower control
Serena e-Power
- Seven seats with sliding, reclining second-row seats
- Powered left sliding door
- 315 Nm motor torque versus the H6's 300 Nm
- RM15,000 higher price
- 280-litre boot versus the H6's 560 litres
- No lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control or 360-degree camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM139,800✓ | RM154,800 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing and Hybrid Assist | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,433 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 123 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 175 hp✓ | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | 315 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1.77 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,683 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 1,720 kg | 1,784 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 61 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 560 litres✓ | 280 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 205/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 205/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 SUV | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-speakers | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation with Split Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| 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 | 8-year/160,000 km ePower Components 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 & Serena e-Power for sale
Haval H6 vs Serena e-Power FAQ
Is the GWM Haval H6 or Nissan Serena e-Power better?
The H6 is the stronger buy for a five-seat household: it is RM15,000 cheaper, has twice the boot space at 560 litres and adds lane-keeping assist. The Serena e-Power is better only if its seven-seat MPV layout and powered left sliding door are regular requirements.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Serena e-Power costs RM154,800 and the GWM Haval H6 costs RM139,800, so the Serena carries a RM15,000 premium.
Which has more room for people and luggage?
The Serena e-Power carries seven people and has a 2,870-mm wheelbase, 132 mm longer than the H6's. The H6 has the larger quoted boot, however, at 560 litres against 280 litres for the Serena.