GWM Haval H6 vs Volkswagen T-Cross

The GWM Haval H6 starts from $35,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen T-Cross opens at $34,990. That makes the Volkswagen T-Cross the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $38,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volkswagen T-Cross by roughly $2,705 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The GWM Haval H6 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen T-Cross gets a 8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval H6 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, panoramic roof and power tailgate that you will not find on the Volkswagen T-Cross. The Volkswagen T-Cross counters with Apple CarPlay and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GWM Haval H6 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volkswagen T-Cross offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the GWM Haval H6 and 1-zone in the Volkswagen T-Cross.

The GWM Haval H6 uses a Petrol 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 Volkswagen T-Cross responds with a Petrol making 85kW and 200Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The GWM Haval H6 has the clear power advantage at 170kW vs 85kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Haval H6 is 1.3s 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, 595mm longer than the Volkswagen T-Cross at 4,108mm (2,563mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 471L in the GWM Haval H6 and 392L in the Volkswagen T-Cross, giving the GWM Haval H6 a 79L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H6 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the GWM Haval H6 and $1,568/year for the Volkswagen T-Cross. That is a $541 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen T-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (GWM Haval H6) vs $1,568 (Volkswagen T-Cross). The Volkswagen T-Cross saves you roughly $541 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H6) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen T-Cross). The GWM Haval H6 has longer coverage.