Volkswagen Tiguan vs GWM Haval H6GT

The Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the Volkswagen Tiguan and GWM Haval H6GT hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Volkswagen Tiguan and 88% for the GWM Haval H6GT.

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 6 in the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Volkswagen Tiguan and 6 in the GWM Haval H6GT.

The Volkswagen Tiguan features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the GWM Haval H6GT gets a 12.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval H6GT counters with head-up display and heated front seats that the Volkswagen Tiguan does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Volkswagen Tiguan gets cloth upholstery while the GWM Haval H6GT offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tiguan and 2-zone in the GWM Haval H6GT.

The Volkswagen Tiguan uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout.

The GWM Haval H6GT responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 320Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The GWM Haval H6GT has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volkswagen Tiguan measures 4,539mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, 188mm 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 652L in the Volkswagen Tiguan and 392L in the GWM Haval H6GT, giving the Volkswagen Tiguan a 260L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H6GT leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the Volkswagen Tiguan and $2,394/year for the GWM Haval H6GT. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Volkswagen Tiguan) vs $2,394 (GWM Haval H6GT). The Volkswagen Tiguan saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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