Haval H6 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Tiguan wins on money kept: 72% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 168 093 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| H6 | Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 495 500 | R 664 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 661/m | R 11 614/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 311 753 | R 479 846 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 183 747 | R 184 654 |
| Value after 5 years | R 242 120 | R 398 194 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Strong 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
Volkswagen Tiguan →
VW's core family SUV in SA since 2008, now in its third generation. It holds value well by segment standards, and the 1.4 TSI versions dominate the used market thanks to their balance of economy and price.
Known for: family suv with premium feel
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H6 or the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 63% for the Haval H6, a gap of 9 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 Volkswagen Tiguan loses about R 184 654. 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 Volkswagen Tiguan about R 11 614, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.