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.
Recorded price context
C-HR:
last listed from
ZAR 429,000
·
C9:
current from
ZAR 785,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
C-HR
C9
Maximum Power
134 kW
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
400 Nm
Engine Size
1987 cc
2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
19.2 km/l
11.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
165 mm
Boot / Load Bay
377 l
660 l
Airbags
7
Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1872 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3
7 Years / 200 000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
C-HR and C9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
C9
+28 pts
Efficiency
C-HR
+32 pts
Safety
C-HR
+4 pts
Practicality
C9
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
C-HR
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
C9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C-HR
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
C9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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
C9
Model Introduced Year
2023
2024
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
Current South Africa C9 range
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2024
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
Not Available
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
C9
Length
4390 mm
4775 mm
Width
1796 mm
1920 mm
Height
1550 mm
1671 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
660 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1872 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
2281 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.8 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
143 mm
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
409 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
1500 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
970 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
960 mm
Spec
C-HR
C9
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
80.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
98.0 mm
Maximum Power
134 kW
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
400 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
e-CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.8 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
102 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
213 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
C9
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
8 AT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
8 AT
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
8
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Electric
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
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
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
8
Spec
C-HR
C9
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
11.8 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
Fuel Tank Litres
43
65
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
11.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
C9
Airbags
7
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
C9
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
C-HR
C9
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Leatherette / leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Power
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Leatherette / leather
Spec
C-HR
C9
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Automatic
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
245/50 R20
Sound System
8
8
Unlocking
Smart Key
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1783 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
C9
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
8
8
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
C-HR
C9
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Standard
Headlights
LED Matrix
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
C-HR
C9
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
245/50 R20
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
245/50 R20
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
245/50 R20
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
C-HR
C9
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-link
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
C9
Warranty Years
3
7 Years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
7 Years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
7 Years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
7 Years / 200 000 km
Spec
C-HR
C9
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
197 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Spec
C-HR
C9
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
C9
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
165 mm
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Standard
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
C9
Service Plan
Not confirmed
5 Years / 75 000 km
Spec
C-HR
C9
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
Not confirmed
885900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
Not confirmed
885900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
885900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
C9 leads by 6 points
C-HR and C9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
C9
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Omoda C9
leads the catalogue index with 74 pts
vs 68 pts for C-HR
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C9 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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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 C9 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 C9 81.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs C9 46.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs C9 94.
Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs C9 68.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs C9 not separately scored.
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