Haval H6 Hybrid Vs MG HS PHEV: A Comparison of Two Chinese Hybrid SUVs

As you know, Pakistan’s 1st locally assembled hybrid SUV – Haval H6 HEV – has been launched. On this platform we have already informed you of how good of a hybrid vehicle it is as compared to one of its local competitors – Toyota Corolla Cross. If you haven’t read the blog, please click here.

Haval H6 HEV has another local competitor – MG HS PHEV. Like Toyota Corolla Cross, it is CBU (imported) but nonetheless it is an SUV with a hybrid engine and there is some price parity between the two. Hence the comparison Haval H6 HEV Vs MG HS PHEV. We hope you’ll find this comparison useful as well. 

Why Compare an HEV with PHEV?

Try to understand PHEV as a combination of electric vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). PHEVs run on both battery and gasoline power. Since PHEVs draw power from plug-in chargers, they are similar to EVs. 

On the other hand, HEVs do not require manual charging as they do not draw power from plug-in chargers and instead their batteries are charged by the engine. 

All in all, there are a lot of similarities between the two when it comes to their engines and therefore the two are being compared here. 

Price: Which Hybrid SUV Is More Expensive? 

Here is the price comparison of these two competitors.

Variant	Price (PKR)
Haval H6 1.5T HEV	9,749,000
MG HS PHEV	8,499,000

So, MG HS PHEV is Rs.1,250,000 cheaper than Haval H6 HEV. Does this mean it’s inferior? Let’s find out. 

Exterior: Haval H6 HEV Vs MG HS PHEV

As can be seen, there isn’t a lot of difference between the two when it comes to exterior features. For an SUV which is more than Rs.1.2 million cheaper in price, MG HS PHEV is a worthy competitor of the newly launched Haval H6 HEV. Therefore, in our opinion, it’s a tie between the two. 

	Haval H6 HEV	MG HS PHEV
Alloy Wheels	19-inch	18-inch
Adjustable (Height) Headlamps	Electric	Manual
LED Headlights & taillights	✔	✔
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)	✔	✔
Panoramic Sunroof	✔	✔
LED fog lights (front +back)	✔	✔
Shark fin antenna	✔	✔
Glass printing antenna	✖	✔
Spoiler	✖	✔

Now let’s take a look at what the two are offering inside the cabin and how they stack up. 

Interior: Haval H6 Hybrid Vs MG HS PHEV

Just like the exterior features, there are a lot of similarities between the two in terms of interior features as well. You’ll find ventilated seats and paddle shifters in Haval but whether these features are enough to pay Rs.1.2 million extra is something we’ll leave for you to decide. 

	Haval H6 HEV	MG HS PHEV
Wireless Charging	✔	✖
Electrically Adjustable Driver Seat	✔	✔
Ventilated Seats (Front)	✔	✖
Paddle Shifters	✔	✖
Seat Material	Leather	Leather
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat	Electrical 4-Way	Electrical 4-Way
Air Conditioner (Climate Control)	Dual-zone	Dual-zone
Rear Vents	✔	✔
Infotainment System	12.3-Inch Screen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto	12.3-Inch Screen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Dust Filter	✖	✔
Rear USB Ports	✔	✔
LED Ambient Light	✖	✔

Since both are hybrid SUVs, let’s find out which one is more powerful. 

Which Hybrid SUV Is More Powerful? 

When you look at their gasoline engine figures, you’ll find a lot of similarities between them; however, when you look at their electric engines, it is here you’ll see clear differences between the two with Haval being a more powerful SUV. However, when you add the two numbers together, there’s a tie once again. 

Engine Specs	Haval H6 Hybrid	MG HS PHEV
Engine Type	1.5T 4G15H Hybrid engine	1.5T
Displacement	1499cc (Turbo)	1490cc
Engine Power	151 hp	159 hp
Engine Torque	233 N.m	250 N.m
Electric Motor Power	174 hp	120 hp
Electric Motor Torque	300 N.m	230 N.m
Transmission	DHT / Dedicated Hybrid Transmission	EDU 2

Now, let’s find out the difference in their body sizes and ride comfort. 

Haval H6 Hybrid Vs MG HS PHEV: War of Specs 

Haval is clearly the bigger SUV. The two have similar wheelbase figures, which means that they’ll offer you pretty much the same ride quality on the highways. 

Always remember, a longer wheelbase means better ride quality and though Haval’s wheelbase is longer than MGs, it is only slightly longer. So, in our opinion, both will offer the same quality of ride. 

Specs	Haval H6 Hybrid	MG HS PHEV
L x W x H (mm)	4653 x 1886 x 1724	4574 x 1876 x 1685
Wheelbase	2738	2720
Seating capacity	5	5
Tyre size	225/55 R19	235/50 R18

Speaking of a comfortable ride, what other features make Haval H6 HEV more comfortable, if any? 

Is Haval More Comfortable Than MG?

If there is one comfort and safety feature that we believe makes Haval stand out, it would be the presence of an air purifier with N95 filter. This is the same filter recommended for those living in smog-infested, polluted cities. Pakistan has some of the most polluted cities in the world. In addition, in the newly launched SUV, you’ll find heated seats, which is a great feature to have especially if you live in the north of Pakistan. 

In our opinion, in this comparison, Haval H6 HEV beats MG HS PHEV.  

	Haval H6 HEV	MG HS PHEV
Auto Parking	✔	✖
Ambient Lights	✔	✔
Air Purifier	✔	✖
Front Heated Seats	✔	✖
Speakers	8	6
Auto Reverse	✔	✖
Heated Door Mirrors	✔	✔
N95 Filter	✔	✖
Cruise Control	Adaptive	Adaptive

Which of the two is the safest? Does cheap mean less safe? Let’s find out. 

Haval H6 HEV Vs MG HS PHEV: Which Is The Safest? 

Haval H6 HEV comes with a swath of safety features. The number of features it offers, not many imported and much more expensive SUVs offer. However, offering a large number of features isn’t enough. Some of these safety features may be more needed in the western countries than here. 

	Haval H6 HEV	MG HS PHEV
Airbags	6	6
Anti-theft Immobilizer	✔	✔
Keyless Entry System	✔	✔
Dual, Front & Side Curtain Airbags	✔	✔
ESP (Electronic Stability Programme)	✔	✔
Lane Change Assist (LCA)	✔	✔
Second Collision Mitigation (SCM)	✔	Front Collision Warning
Hill Descent Control (HDC)	✔	✔
Brake Assist	✔	✖
360 Degree Camera Monitoring System	✔	✔
Side Warning Brake	✔	✖
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert)	✔	✔
Front Parking Assist	✔	✖
BOS (Brake Override System)	✔	✖
Push Button Start	✔	✔
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	✔	✖
TCS (Traction Control System	✔	✔
Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)	✔	✖
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	✔	✖
Hill Start Assist Control (HHC)	✔	✔
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)	✔	✔
Front Radar	✔	✖
RCTB (Rear Crossing Traffic Braking)	✔	✔
Intelligent Cornering Control	✔	✖
Rear Parking Assist	✔	✖
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Management System)	✔	✔

Conclusion

Keeping in mind their price difference, we can say that the locally-assembled Haval H6 HEV is not head and shoulders above the imported MG HS PHEV. 

Though, not many will be thrilled to have a plug-in hybrid vehicle which requires an exterior source to charge its batteries. Convenience wise, Haval H6 HEV does have an upper hand here. Otherwise, there are a lot of ties between the two. So, if you are looking for a great hybrid SUV and want to save some money as well, MG HS PHEV is an option worth looking at. 

Let us know what you make of Pakistan’s first locally assembled hybrid SUV. And if you are interested in Haval SUVs, don’t forget to check them out on OLX Pakistan. 

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