Great Wall Hover H5 vs UAZ Patriot: frame SUVs compared
Updated Report an error By Sarah Whitmore
Great Wall · 2010–2020
Hover H5
- Power
- 100 kW136 PS
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
UAZ · 2016–present
Patriot
- Power
- 84–110 kW114–150 PS
- Top speed
- 150 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 2,125 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Hover H5 2 Patriot 0
- Family Hover H5 Boot: 810 l vs 700 l
- City Hover H5 Length: 4,649 mm vs 4,750 mm; Width: 1,810 mm vs 2,110 mm
Verdict Opinion
The Patriot is the tougher, more traditional off-roader, with two rigid axles, a standard low range and more interior space. The Hover H5 is the more car-like of the two, with independent front suspension, disc brakes all round, a diesel option and more ground clearance.
Both trade refinement for ruggedness and low cost, so the best example is the one with the most complete service history.
- Sarah Whitmore
The Great Wall Hover H5 and the UAZ Patriot are body-on-frame SUVs whose production runs overlap from 2010 to 2020. Both are five-door wagons with a ladder frame, a rigid rear axle and selectable four-wheel drive, aimed at buyers who want a robust vehicle for bad roads rather than a soft-roader.
They come from very different traditions. The Hover H5, built by Great Wall Motors in China, is a restyled development of the Hover H3 with a Mitsubishi-derived petrol engine. The Patriot, built by UAZ in Russia since 2005 as the replacement for the UAZ Simbir, keeps two rigid axles.
Engineering, design and everyday use
Engineering
The Hover H5 has independent double-wishbone front suspension with torsion bars, a live rear axle and ventilated discs all round. Its engines are a 2.4 petrol with 100 kW (136 PS) in Australian specification and a 2.0 turbodiesel with 110 kW (150 PS) and 310 Nm. Manual H5s have high and low ranges; the automatic diesel does not.
The Patriot uses rigid axles front and rear, with coil springs at the front and leaf springs at the rear, plus front discs and rear drums. Its 2.7 ZMZ-409 petrol produced about 94 kW (128 PS) on the 2014 facelift, 99 kW (135 PS) from 2016 and 110 kW (150 PS) from 2019. A two-speed transfer case is standard, electronically controlled since 2013.
Size and practicality
The Patriot is the larger vehicle: 4,750 mm (187.0 in) long, 1,900 mm (74.8 in) wide and 1,910 mm (75.2 in) tall on a 2,760 mm (108.7 in) wheelbase. The Hover H5 is 4,649 mm (183.0 in) long, 1,810 mm (71.3 in) wide and 1,735 mm (68.3 in) tall on a 2,700 mm (106.3 in) wheelbase. The H5 has the higher ground clearance at 240 mm (9.4 in) against 210 mm (8.3 in), and quotes 810 L (28.6 cu ft) of boot space. Braked towing is 1,700 kg (3,748 lb) for the H5 and 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) for the Patriot, rising to 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) for EU-specification Patriots from 2019.
Safety and refinement
Neither has a Euro NCAP rating. The Australian Hover H5 had two front airbags and ABS but no stability control; the Patriot gained airbags and ESP for the 2017 model year. Independent reviews of both were critical of on-road manners: an Australian review of the H5 gave it 1.5 out of 5, and Czech tests described the Patriot's handling as dated and truck-like.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Hover H5 | Patriot | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,649 mm183.0 in | 4,750 mm187.0 in +101 mm +4.0 in +2.2% |
| Width | 1,810 mm71.3 in | 2,110 mm83.1 in +300 mm +11.8 in +16.6% |
| Height | 1,735 mm68.3 in | 1,910 mm75.2 in +175 mm +6.9 in +10.1% |
| Boot | 810 l28.6 cu ft | 700 l24.7 cu ft −110 l −3.9 cu ft −13.6% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Too wide |
Difference vs Hover H5 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Great Wall Hover H5 | UAZ Patriot | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.4 · petrol · 100 kW (136 PS) | 2016–present · 2.7 · petrol |
| Production years | 2010–2020 | 2016–present |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | China | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 100 kW (136 PS) 134 hp | 84–110 kW (114–150 PS) 113–148 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 100–105 kW (136–143 PS) 134–141 hp | 84–110 kW (114–150 PS) 113–148 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 217 Nm 160 lb-ft |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 150 km/h 93 mph |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,400 cc 2.4 l | 2,700 cc 2.7 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 5-speed manual |
| Drive | No data | Four-wheel drive (4×4) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,649 mm 183.0 in | 4,750 mm 187.0 in |
| Width | 1,810 mm 71.3 in | 2,110 mm 83.1 in |
| Height | 1,735 mm 68.3 in | 1,910 mm 75.2 in |
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,760 mm 108.7 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 2,125 kg 4,685 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 810 l 28.6 cu ft Better | 700 l 24.7 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 68 l 18.0 gal US |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
In plain words
UAZ Patriot is 101 mm longer than Great Wall Hover H5 (4,750 mm vs 4,649 mm). Great Wall Hover H5 has the bigger boot: 810 l against 700 l. Great Wall Hover H5 is the older design (from 2010); UAZ Patriot arrived in 2014. UAZ Patriot is still in production; Great Wall Hover H5 is not. On the catalog figures, the Great Wall Hover H5 is the pick for family and city. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Great Wall Hover H5 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Which one to choose
Choose the Great Wall Hover H5 if you want a diesel, independent front suspension and more ground clearance.
Choose the UAZ Patriot if you want maximum interior space and the simple strength of two rigid axles with a low range. Later cars with airbags, ESP and the 110 kW engine are the better buys.
Frequently asked questions
Do both have a low range?
The Patriot has a two-speed transfer case as standard. Manual Hover H5s have high and low ranges, but the automatic diesel H5 does not.
Which has more ground clearance?
The Hover H5, at 240 mm, against 210 mm for the Patriot.
Is there a diesel version?
The Hover H5 offered a 2.0 turbodiesel with 110 kW (150 PS). The Patriot had diesels until 2016, after which only the 2.7 petrol remained.