Atlas II vs H5 II: which is better?
Geely Atlas II (2023–present) vs Haval H5 II (2023–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Haval H5 IISpecifications
| Geely Atlas II | Haval H5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2023–present | 2023–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol, diesel |
| Engines | 2.0 Turbo | 2.0 Turbo, 2.0 diesel |
| Power, up to | 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque, up to | 320 Nm | — |
| Gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Drive | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h, from | — | 10,5 s |
| Consumption, from | — | 7,9 L/100 km |
| Length | 4 670 mm | 5 190 mm |
| Width | 1 895 mm | 1 905 mm |
| Height | 1 705 mm | 1 835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 785 mm | 3 140 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 200 mm |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 16 475 ₸ | ≈ 16 475 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Geely Atlas II
Pros
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: generally reliable
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Local assembly: Kazakhstan
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4) engine: the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: valve body wear at high mileage
Engine (Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4)): data limited; the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine.
Gearbox (Aisin automatic): generally reliable; at high mileage — valve body wear.
Haval H5 II
Pros
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- High ground clearance: 200 mm
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Engine BMW N20 (2.0 Turbo): timing chain guide wear on engines before ~2015
Engine (BMW N20 (2.0 Turbo)): timing chain guide wear on engines before ~2015; oil leaks.
Which one to choose
- H5 II — if you care more about: wheelbase.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Atlas II or H5 II?
Atlas II: up to 200 hp, H5 II: up to 200 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Atlas II — about 16 475 ₸, H5 II — about 16 475 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.