Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Omoda C5 SHS

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Hyundai ALCAZAR in South Africa

Hyundai ALCAZAR

1.5D Elite AT Diesel Current
ZAR 669,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 16.9 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

Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Omoda C5 SHS: the short answer

ALCAZAR and C5 SHS are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

C5 SHS starts ZAR 30,000 cheaper ALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · C5 SHS from ZAR 469,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ALCAZAR C5 SHS
Maximum Power ALCAZAR85 kW C5 SHS105 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque ALCAZAR250 Nm C5 SHS215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Engine Size ALCAZAR1493 cc C5 SHS1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy ALCAZAR16.9 km/l C5 SHS20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance ALCAZAR200 mm C5 SHS145 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

ALCAZAR

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

C5 SHS

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

Which One's Right for You?

ALCAZAR

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

C5 SHS

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ALCAZAR C5 SHS
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Seven-seat SUV SUV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1445 kg 1546 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec ALCAZAR C5 SHS
Length 4560 mm 4400 mm
Width 1800 mm 1830 mm
Height 1710 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase 2760 mm 2630 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 180 l 372 l
Kerb Weight 1445 kg 1546 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2090 kg 2052 kg
Payload Capacity 645 kg 506 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 125 mm
Towing Capacity - 750 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.1 m
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - 970 mm
Front Legroom - 1050 mm
Rear Legroom - 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

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

Performance index: ALCAZAR 44 vs C5 SHS 51.

Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs C5 SHS 82.

Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs C5 SHS 94.

Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs C5 SHS 52.

Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 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

C5 SHS leads by 3 points

ALCAZAR and C5 SHS are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 72% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

C5 SHS

72% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 82
Safety 94
Practicality 52
Leads by 3 points
66
#2

ALCAZAR

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 68
Safety 89
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C5 SHS +7 Efficiency C5 SHS +14 Safety C5 SHS +5 Practicality ALCAZAR +12

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C5 SHS

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

ALCAZAR

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 68/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C5 SHS leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 66 pts for ALCAZAR

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

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ALCAZAR vs C5 SHS questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.