GWM Haval H6 vs Nissan X-Trail
Verdict
The GWM Haval H6 costs RM139,800, RM5,912 above the Nissan X-Trail, and that money mainly goes into the powertrain and safety numbers: 147 hp/230 Nm versus 142 hp/200 Nm, 7.7 seconds to 100 km/h, six airbags and a seven-year warranty. The Nissan answers with seven seats and a quoted 7.5 L/100 km, but its 1,997 cc petrol engine carries RM439 road tax against RM120 for the H6. Space is nuanced: the X-Trail is 7 mm longer and 10 mm taller, while the H6 is 66 mm wider with 10 litres more boot space.
Pick the GWM Haval H6 if you want the stronger hybrid/REV drivetrain, lower road tax, six airbags and a longer warranty more than a third row.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail if you need seven seats, want the lower purchase price and prefer a quoted fuel economy figure.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Haval H6 RM139,800 vs Nissan X-Trail RM133,888
- Seats: GWM Haval H6 5 vs Nissan X-Trail 7
- Engine capacity: GWM Haval H6 1,497 cc vs Nissan X-Trail 1,997 cc
- Output: GWM Haval H6 147 hp/230 Nm vs Nissan X-Trail 142 hp/200 Nm
- Size: GWM Haval H6 4,683/1,886/1,730 mm vs Nissan X-Trail 4,690/1,820/1,740 mm
- Warranty and road tax: GWM Haval H6 7 years/RM120 vs Nissan X-Trail 5 years/RM439
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 139,800 | RM 133,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 147 hp✓ | 142 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,683 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 560 L✓ | 550 L |
| Fuel tank | 61 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 439 |
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
- Stronger output at 147 hp and 230 Nm
- Lower annual road tax at RM120
- Six airbags and seven-year warranty
- Five seats only against the X-Trail’s seven
- Costs RM5,912 more
- No quoted fuel economy figure here
X-Trail
- Seven-seat layout
- Lower purchase price
- Quoted 7.5 L/100 km fuel economy
- Less power and torque at 142 hp and 200 Nm
- Four airbags against the H6’s six
- Higher annual road tax at RM439
Haval H6 vs X-Trail FAQ
Is the GWM Haval H6 or Nissan X-Trail better?
For most five-seat SUV buyers, the GWM Haval H6 has the stronger numbers: more power, more torque, more airbags, longer warranty and lower road tax. The Nissan X-Trail is the better fit if you need seven seats.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Haval H6 is RM5,912 more expensive than the Nissan X-Trail. That gap buys higher output, six airbags, a seven-year warranty and lower annual road tax, but not a third row.
Which SUV has more space?
The Nissan X-Trail has seven seats and is 7 mm longer and 10 mm taller. The GWM Haval H6 is 66 mm wider, has a 33 mm longer wheelbase and a 560-litre boot versus 550 litres.