In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda HR-V and GWM Haval H6 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Honda HR-V in Malaysia is RM 115,900 - 143,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 1.5L RS (RM 143,900), 2026 1.5T V (RM 137,900), 2026 1.5T E (RM 130,900), etc.
The OTR price of GWM Haval H6 in Malaysia is RM 139,750 - 139,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L Turbo Standard (RM 140,000), 1.5L Turbo Premium (RM 155,000), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Honda HR-V is indeed RM 23,850 cheaper than GWM Haval H6. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand ringgit cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Honda HR-V is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
GWM Haval H6 is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, GWM Haval H6's Hybrid has 30 more horsepower than Honda HR-V's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient and won't feel underpowered.

Honda HR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
GWM Haval H6's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Honda HR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and GWM Haval H6's Basic. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Honda HR-V uses FWD drive method.
GWM Haval H6 uses FWD drive method.
The drive method of both cars is the same, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't differ much.
Overall, Honda HR-V and GWM Haval H6 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework well, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will definitely not be wrong.