Renault Symbioz vs GWM Haval H6GT

The Renault Symbioz starts from $44,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Haval H6GT opens at $44,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $49,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Symbioz by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

Both the Renault Symbioz and GWM Haval H6GT hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM Haval H6GT packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Renault Symbioz.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control. The GWM Haval H6GT adds a 360-degree camera that the Renault Symbioz misses.

The Renault Symbioz features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the GWM Haval H6GT gets a 12.3-inch display.

The GWM Haval H6GT counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats and power tailgate that the Renault Symbioz does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Renault Symbioz uses a Inline 4 producing 70kW and 149Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.6 seconds.

The GWM Haval H6GT responds with a Petrol making 179kW and 380Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The GWM Haval H6GT has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 70kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Haval H6GT is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Renault Symbioz measures 4,413mm long on a 2,638mm wheelbase, 314mm shorter than the GWM Haval H6GT at 4,727mm (2,738mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H6GT generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 434L in the Renault Symbioz and 471L in the GWM Haval H6GT, giving the GWM Haval H6GT a 37L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H6GT leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,311/year for the Renault Symbioz and $1,682/year for the GWM Haval H6GT. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Renault Symbioz.

Estimated annual total: $1,311 (Renault Symbioz) vs $1,682 (GWM Haval H6GT). The Renault Symbioz saves you roughly $371 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Symbioz) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H6GT). The GWM Haval H6GT has longer coverage.