Dongfeng 007 vs Omoda C5 SHS

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 620 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
Omoda C5 SHS in South Africa

Omoda C5 SHS

C5 SHS Hybrid 1-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 215 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs Omoda C5 SHS: the short answer

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C5 SHS remains close.

C5 SHS starts ZAR 230,000 cheaper 007 from ZAR 699,900 · C5 SHS from ZAR 469,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 C5 SHS
Maximum Power 007400 kW C5 SHS105 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm C5 SHS215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable C5 SHS1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l C5 SHS20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 0070 mm C5 SHS145 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Omoda C5 SHS

C5 SHS

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

C5 SHS

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

C5 SHS

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 C5 SHS
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Current South African generation Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Facelift History Current launch specification Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Executive electric sedan SUV
Vehicle Type Sedan SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1546 kg
Spec 007 C5 SHS
Length 4880 mm 4400 mm
Width 1895 mm 1830 mm
Height 1460 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2630 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 372 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 1546 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg 2052 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 506 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 750 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.1 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 970 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and C5 SHS comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs C5 SHS 51.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs C5 SHS 82.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs C5 SHS 94.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs C5 SHS 52.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs C5 SHS not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

007 leads by 14 points

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C5 SHS remains close.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 64% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

007

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 53
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 53
Leads by 14 points
69
#2

C5 SHS

72% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 82
Safety 94
Practicality 52
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +49 Efficiency 007 +8 Safety C5 SHS +6 Practicality 007 +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 53/100

C5 SHS

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 82/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 52/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 69 pts for C5 SHS

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, C5 SHS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs C5 SHS questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.