Verdict
At RM139,800, the GWM Haval H6 costs RM6,000 more than the RM133,800 Toyota Corolla Cross, but the money buys a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h claim, a 560-litre boot and a 2,738 mm wheelbase. Its hybrid system is quoted at 243 PS and 530 Nm, against the Corolla Cross’s 138 hp and 172 Nm 1.8-litre petrol engine. The Toyota is 315 kg lighter and has unlimited-kilometre five-year cover, but its 440-litre boot, torsion-beam rear suspension and single-zone air-con leave it less generously equipped for family use. The H6 also costs RM120 a year in road tax versus RM359.
Pick the GWM Haval H6 if you want the stronger 243 PS/530 Nm hybrid system, 560-litre boot, multi-link rear suspension and ventilated powered front seats.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if a RM6,000 lower entry price, 315 kg lower kerb weight and unlimited-kilometre five-year warranty matter more than extra space and equipment.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Haval H6 RM139,800; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800.
- Powertrain output: GWM Haval H6 hybrid system 243 PS and 530 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross 138 hp and 172 Nm.
- Boot space: GWM Haval H6 560 litres; Toyota Corolla Cross 440 litres.
- Wheelbase: GWM Haval H6 2,738 mm; Toyota Corolla Cross 2,640 mm.
- Rear suspension: GWM Haval H6 multi-link; Toyota Corolla Cross torsion beam.
- Warranty: GWM Haval H6 seven years/200,000 km; Toyota Corolla Cross five years/unlimited mileage.
Haval H6
- 243 PS and 530 Nm hybrid system with a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h claim.
- 560-litre boot and 2,738 mm wheelbase.
- Matrix LED headlamps, panoramic glass roof and ventilated powered front seats.
- RM6,000 more expensive.
- 315 kg heavier than the Corolla Cross.
- Seven-year warranty is capped at 200,000 km, unlike the Toyota’s unlimited-mileage cover.
Corolla Cross
- RM6,000 lower purchase price and 315 kg lower weight.
- Five-year warranty has unlimited mileage.
- Contactless powered boot and a space-saver spare tyre.
- 440-litre boot is 120 litres smaller.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus the H6’s multi-link setup.
- Single-zone air-con and a manually adjustable front passenger seat.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM139,800 | RM133,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM359 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing and Hybrid Assist | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp✓ | 138 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,683 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,720 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 61 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 560 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 SUV | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" 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 & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| 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 | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| 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.
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Haval H6 vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the GWM Haval H6 or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The GWM Haval H6 is the stronger family-SUV choice: it has 243 PS and 530 Nm, a 560-litre boot, multi-link rear suspension and more front-seat comfort equipment. Choose the Toyota Corolla Cross for its lower purchase price, lower weight and unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Haval H6 costs RM6,000 more than the Toyota Corolla Cross. That gap brings the H6’s hybrid powertrain, 120 litres more boot space, a panoramic glass roof, matrix LED headlamps and ventilated powered front seats.
Which SUV has the bigger boot?
The GWM Haval H6 has the bigger boot at 560 litres, compared with 440 litres in the Toyota Corolla Cross. That is a 120-litre advantage for the H6.