Toyota C-HR 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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota C-HR Discontinued model
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 499,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
Omoda C5 SHS in South Africa

Omoda C5 SHS

C5 SHS Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance C5 SHS
Fuel Economy C5 SHS
🛡 Safety C-HR
📦 Practicality C-HR
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000 · C5 SHS: current from ZAR 469,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec C-HR C5 SHS
Maximum Power 134 kW 150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 190 Nm 310 Nm
Engine Size 1987 cc 1500 cc
Claimed Mileage 19.2 km/l 20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 160 mm 169 mm
Boot / Load Bay 377 l 372 l
Airbags 7 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 1546 kg
Seating Capacity Not confirmed -
Warranty 3 5 Years / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance C5 SHS +9 pts
Efficiency C5 SHS +4 pts
Safety C-HR +4 pts
Practicality C-HR +7 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C-HR

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Catalogue-index leader

C5 SHS

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

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec C-HR C5 SHS
Model Introduced Year 2023 2026
Generation Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Facelift History All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023 Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2026
Tare Mass Kg 1500 kg 1546 kg
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec C-HR C5 SHS
Drivetrain Layout Front Wheel Drive FWD
LSD Available Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable Standard
Gearbox e-CVT (Electronic CVT) DHT
Transmission Type e-CVT (Electronic CVT) Automatic
Gearbox Type e-CVT (Electronic CVT) DHT
Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio Not confirmed Not Applicable
Number of Gears Not confirmed Hybrid DHT
Clutch Type Not confirmed Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator Not confirmed Standard
Drivetrain Not confirmed FWD
4WD Engagement Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not confirmed Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Not confirmed Standard
Front Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not confirmed Not Applicable
Low Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
Axle Layout Not confirmed FWD
Rear Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds Not confirmed Hybrid DHT
Gear Shift Type Not confirmed Electric

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

C5 SHS leads by 4 points

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

Index leader 72 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 64% source coverage
72
#1 Index leader

C5 SHS

64% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 55
Performance 62
Efficiency 82
Safety 94
Practicality 55
Leads by 4 points
68
#2

C-HR

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 53
Efficiency 78
Safety 98
Practicality 62
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C5 SHS +9 Efficiency C5 SHS +4 Safety C-HR +4 Practicality C-HR +7

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

C5 SHS

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 82/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 55/100

C-HR

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 78/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 62/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Omoda C5 SHS leads the catalogue index with 72 pts vs 68 pts for C-HR

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C5 SHS leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This C-HR 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: C-HR 53 vs C5 SHS 62.

Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs C5 SHS 82.

Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs C5 SHS 94.

Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs C5 SHS 55.

Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 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.