GWM Haval H6 vs Kia Sorento

The GWM Haval H6 starts from $35,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia Sorento opens at $36,490. That makes the GWM Haval H6 the more affordable entry point by $500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $39,589 and $40,139 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the GWM Haval H6 by roughly $1,280 in fuel alone.

Both the GWM Haval H6 and Kia Sorento hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the GWM Haval H6 and 82% for the Kia Sorento.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GWM Haval H6 and 7 in the Kia Sorento.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval H6 stands out with panoramic roof and power tailgate that you will not find on the Kia Sorento. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM Haval H6 lines up producing 170kW and 380Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Kia Sorento lines up making 200kW and 332Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Kia Sorento has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 170kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia Sorento is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Haval H6 measures 4,703mm long on a 2,738mm wheelbase, 112mm shorter than the Kia Sorento at 4,815mm (2,815mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sorento generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 471L in the GWM Haval H6 and 179L in the Kia Sorento, giving the GWM Haval H6 a 292L advantage. The Kia Sorento seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Kia Sorento leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,682/year for the GWM Haval H6 and $1,938/year for the Kia Sorento. That is a $256 annual difference in favour of the GWM Haval H6.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (GWM Haval H6) vs $1,938 (Kia Sorento). The GWM Haval H6 saves you roughly $256 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (GWM Haval H6) vs 7 years (Kia Sorento). Both match on warranty length.