Haval H6 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 130 674 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| H6 | Sportage | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 662 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 11 588/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 442 426 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 220 569 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 351 365 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Mainstream |
Haval H6 →
Haval's family SUV has been sold here since late 2017, with the second generation from 2021 and a heavily updated model from mid 2025. It undercuts the Tucson and RAV4 while offering more power and kit, and the range now spans turbopetrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. Depreciation is steeper than the Japanese rivals but used examples are plentiful and cheap.
Known for: undercutting tucson and rav4 on price
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 or the Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 63% for the Haval H6, a gap of 4 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Haval H6 loses about R 183 747 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 runs about R 8 661 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.