Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Omoda C9

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.

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 C9 in South Africa

Omoda C9

Explore AWD Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 885,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 192 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Omoda C9: the short answer

C9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ALCAZAR remains close.

ALCAZAR starts ZAR 286,000 cheaper ALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · C9 from ZAR 785,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ALCAZAR C9
Maximum Power ALCAZAR85 kW C9192 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque ALCAZAR250 Nm C9400 Nm
Engine Size ALCAZAR1493 cc C92000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy ALCAZAR16.9 km/l C911.8 km/l
Ground Clearance ALCAZAR200 mm C9165 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

ALCAZAR

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

C9

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

Which One's Right for You?

ALCAZAR

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

C9

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ALCAZAR C9
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2024
Generation Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South Africa C9 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 2024
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 active active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1445 kg Not Available
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec ALCAZAR C9
Length 4560 mm 4775 mm
Width 1800 mm 1920 mm
Height 1710 mm 1671 mm
Wheelbase 2760 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 143 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 65 l
Boot/Cargo Space 180 l 660 l
Kerb Weight 1445 kg 1872 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2090 kg 2281 kg
Payload Capacity 645 kg 409 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.8 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1005 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 970 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1070 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 960 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This ALCAZAR and C9 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: ALCAZAR 44 vs C9 81.

Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs C9 46.

Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs C9 94.

Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs C9 68.

Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs C9 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

C9 leads by 8 points

C9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ALCAZAR remains close.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 74% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

C9

74% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 81
Efficiency 46
Safety 94
Practicality 68
Leads by 8 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 C9 +37 Efficiency ALCAZAR +22 Safety C9 +5 Practicality C9 +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C9

Performance 81/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 68/100

ALCAZAR

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C9 leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 66 pts for ALCAZAR

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 leads. However, ALCAZAR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

ALCAZAR vs C9 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.