Verdict
At RM139,800, the Haval H6 costs RM5,000 less than the RM144,800 Corolla yet brings SUV packaging: a 560-litre boot, 2,738 mm wheelbase and 19-inch wheels. Its 1.5-litre turbo hybrid has a 175 hp, 300 Nm motor and a claimed 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time, while the Corolla uses a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with 137 hp and 172 Nm. The Corolla counters with RM279 annual road tax against RM120, seven airbags to the H6's six, and five-star ratings from Euro NCAP, ANCAP and ASEAN NCAP. Choose body style first: these are very different family cars.
Pick the GWM Haval H6 if you want the lower RM139,800 price, SUV space, hybrid assistance and a far fuller driver-assistance and convenience kit.
Pick the Toyota Corolla if you specifically want a C-segment sedan with seven airbags, independent five-star safety ratings and lower 1,365 kg kerb weight.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Haval H6 RM139,800; Toyota Corolla RM144,800.
- Body and boot: GWM Haval H6 is a 5-door SUV with 560 litres; Toyota Corolla is a 4-door sedan with 470 litres.
- Powertrain: GWM Haval H6 has a 1,497 cc turbo hybrid with a 175 hp/300 Nm motor; Toyota Corolla has a 1,798 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine with 137…
- Road tax: GWM Haval H6 RM120 per year; Toyota Corolla RM279 per year.
- Safety: GWM Haval H6 has 6 airbags; Toyota Corolla has 7 airbags.
- Wheels: GWM Haval H6 uses 225/55R19 tyres on 19-inch alloys; Toyota Corolla uses 225/45R17 tyres on 17-inch alloys.
Haval H6
- RM5,000 lower purchase price and RM159 lower annual road tax.
- 560-litre boot, panoramic glass roof and ventilated powered front seats.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, head-up display and 360-degree camera.
- Six airbags versus the Corolla's seven.
- At 1,720 kg, it is 355 kg heavier than the Corolla.
- No stated Euro NCAP, ANCAP or ASEAN NCAP rating, where the Corolla has five stars in all three.
Corolla
- Seven airbags and five-star Euro NCAP, ANCAP and ASEAN NCAP ratings.
- 355 kg lighter than the H6 at 1,365 kg.
- Full-size 17-inch alloy spare tyre.
- Costs RM5,000 more despite its smaller 470-litre boot.
- No blind-spot information system, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
- No sunroof, head-up display or front-seat ventilation.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM139,800✓ | RM144,800 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM279 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing and Hybrid Assist | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp at 5,600 rpm✓ | 137 hp at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 2,200 rpm✓ | 172 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 80.5 mm × 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 7 Speed Sequential Shiftmatic CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,683 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,720 kg | 1,365 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 61 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 560 litres✓ | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 SUV | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-speakers | 9.0" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 10-year/1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Haval H6 & Corolla for sale
Haval H6 vs Corolla FAQ
Is the GWM Haval H6 or Toyota Corolla better?
The Haval H6 is the stronger family-car buy on equipment and space: it costs RM139,800, has a 560-litre boot and adds autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and a 360-degree camera. The Corolla suits buyers set on a sedan and its seven-airbag, five-star-rated safety package.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Haval H6 costs RM139,800 and the Toyota Corolla costs RM144,800, so the Corolla is RM5,000 more expensive.
Which has lower running costs on road tax?
The Haval H6 has lower annual road tax at RM120, compared with RM279 for the Toyota Corolla. That is a RM159 yearly difference in the H6's favour.
