GWM Haval H6GT vs Skoda Karoq

The GWM Haval H6GT starts from $44,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Karoq opens at $44,490. That makes the Skoda Karoq 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 $49,489 and $48,939 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Skoda Karoq by roughly $2,565 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 H6GT features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Karoq gets a 8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval H6GT stands out with head-up display, wireless charging and heated front seats — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Karoq. The Skoda Karoq counters with Canton audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GWM Haval H6GT gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Skoda Karoq offers cloth.

The GWM Haval H6GT uses a Petrol producing 150kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Skoda Karoq responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a 8 speed automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

The GWM Haval H6GT has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GWM Haval H6GT is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Haval H6GT measures 4,727mm long on a 2,738mm wheelbase, 337mm longer than the Skoda Karoq at 4,390mm (2,638mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H6GT generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 392L in the GWM Haval H6GT and 521L in the Skoda Karoq, giving the Skoda Karoq a 129L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H6GT leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,394/year for the GWM Haval H6GT and $1,881/year for the Skoda Karoq. That is a $513 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Karoq.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H6GT) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Karoq). Both match on warranty length.