Haval H6 C vs Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda CX-5: which one is the best value for money?

By Farzana Chaumoo

A  generic comparison between these 3 SUVs.

 

Practicality

The H6 C has a very comfortable and spacious cabin with soft-touch finishes all around. It is also very pleasant to drive long distance. In the boot, you're getting 1146-litres of utility space when the rear seats are folded flat, but boot space of 247 litres is little. There is plenty of space for front passengers and plenty of leg room for rear passengers. The driver's seating position allows for a good view of the road too.

The CX-5 has the biggest boot here and it's also three litres bigger than it's predecessor. Its rear seats are adjustable and fold flat. Next to European rivals, the CX-5 would fall short for interior storage but it does, however, have a few clever hidden compartments. Front passengers are spoilt for space while rear passenger legroom is sufficient and headroom is plenty.

It's clear the Tucson has a usability focus on the inside. It's not as stylish on the inside as it is on the outside though. It's reasonably spacious, offers plenty of headroom and legroom, but lacks a few cubbyholes. The doors open nice and wide, so entry and exit to both the front and rear of the cabin are easy.

 

	Tucson	H6 C	Mazda CX-5
Length	4 475 mm	4 549 mm	4 550 mm
Width	1 850 mm	1 835 mm	1 842 mm
Height	1 660 mm	1 700 mm	1 680 mm
Wheelbase	2 670 mm	2 720 mm	2 698 mm
Boot capacity/seats down	488 L/1 478 L	247 L/1 146 L	506 L/1 620 L

 

Performance and Economy

The H6 C puts out 140 kW maximum power and 310 Nm of maximum torque from its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine which is mated to a six-speed dual clutch transmission. Which are good figures for a medium-sized family SUV. The engine has a decent-enough punch to it, inspiring confident driving, however, it does feel sluggish on occasion, not what you would expect for 140 kW. Real world fuel figures on the H6 are also higher. For this reason, we'll give it to the Tucson. Martin Pretorius has also praised Tucson's performance. Read his full review here: Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Elite: Can a Korean really compete with the Germans?

Watch a video review on the Haval H6.

Watch video reviews of the Mazda CX-5.

 

	1.6 Turbo Tucson	H6 C	CX-5 2.0L Active FWD
Engine	1.6 GDI turbo-petrol engine	2.0L 4-cylinder	2.0L 4-cylinder
Power/Torque	130 kW/265 Nm	140 kW/310 Nm	121 kW/213 Nm
Gearbox	6-speed manual	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Claimed fuel consumption	8.5L/100 km	9.8 L/100 km	6.9 L/100 km
0-100 km/h	9.2 sec	9.0 sec	10.4 sec

 

Price + Warranty

Warranties are all pretty even between these three automakers, except that Hyundai offers a 7 year/200 000 km warranty on its powertrain and is the clear winner here.

Selling from R413,900, Hyundai offers a 5 year/150 000 km Manufacturer's Warranty; along with an additional 2 year/50 000 km Manufacturer's Powertrain Warranty; 5 year/150 000 km Roadside Assistance; and a 5 year/90 000 km Service Plan on the Tucson. 

Selling from R329,900, Haval offers a 5 year/100 000km Warranty, a 5 year/60 000km Service Plan, and a 5 year/Unlimited Kilometres Roadside Assistance.

Selling from R392,400, Mazda offers a 3 year/Unlimited Kilometres Service Plan, a 3-year Factory Warranty, 3-year Roadside Assistance and a 5-year Corrosion Warranty.

 

Verdict

Haval's vehicles definitely offer customers who want a lot of car for their cash a reasonable alternative and considerable value for money. They are well specced and affordable but it does compete in a tight segment. So, it comes down to the features you personally value over others and what fits in better with your lifestyle and your budget. You won't go wrong with any of these three vehicles as they all offer decent standard spec, good safety features, good warranties, comfort and balanced handling. To help you decide, here are the brochures for you to compare spec lists:

 

Mazda CX-5 brochure

Hyundai Tucson brochure