Haval H6 GT vs Kia Sportage
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Kia Sportage wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 23 432 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| H6 GT | Sportage | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 665 950 | R 662 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 640/m | R 11 588/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 418 994 | R 442 426 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 246 956 | R 220 569 |
| Value after 5 years | R 325 408 | R 351 365 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Mainstream |
Haval H6 GT →
A coupe-styled version of the H6 sold in SA since September 2022, offered only with a 2.0 turbopetrol and all-wheel drive. It targets buyers wanting something sportier looking than the standard car at a price below German coupe SUVs. Volumes are modest, so the used market is thin.
Known for: coupe styling and all-wheel drive
Kia Sportage →
Kia's best-known nameplate locally, on sale since the brand's 1998 arrival and now in its fifth generation. Striking styling and generous spec pull buyers who would otherwise look at a Tucson or RAV4. Depreciation is typical Korean mainstream, steeper than a Toyota but cushioned by the long warranty.
Known for: bold-styled family suv with long warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 GT or the Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 63% for the Haval H6 GT, a gap of 4 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Haval H6 GT loses about R 246 956 over three years and the Kia Sportage loses about R 220 569. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Haval H6 GT runs about R 11 640 per month and the Kia Sportage about R 11 588, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.