Toyota C-HR vs Jetour Dashing

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 an archived model

Current and archived cars are compared side by side. Archived models keep their verified historical specs, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota C-HR
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid Automatic Archive reference
ZAR 499,000 last listed
No longer sold new Specs stay visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
VS
Jetour Dashing in South Africa

Jetour Dashing

Deluxe Petrol Automatic
ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 7.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance C-HR
Fuel Economy C-HR
🛡 Safety Dashing
📦 Practicality Dashing
🔑 Ownership C-HR
C-HR starts ZAR 439900 cheaper C-HR from ZAR 429,000 · Dashing from ZAR 439,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec C-HR Dashing
Engine Power Not confirmed 115
Torque Not confirmed 230
Engine Size Not confirmed 1498
Claimed Mileage Not confirmed 7.8
Ground Clearance Not confirmed 160
Boot Space Not confirmed 977
Airbags Not confirmed Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight Not confirmed Not Applicable
Seating Capacity Not confirmed 5
Warranty Not confirmed -

= 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

Dashing holds a noticeable edge over C-HR, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance C-HR +1 pts
Efficiency C-HR +14 pts
Safety Dashing +66 pts
Practicality Dashing +27 pts
Ownership C-HR +10 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C-HR

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner

Dashing

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Dashing

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

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 Dashing
Model Introduced Year Not confirmed Not Available
Generation Not confirmed Current local listing
Facelift History Not confirmed Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Model Year Not confirmed Current
Production Status Not confirmed Active
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec C-HR Dashing
Ground Clearance Not confirmed 160 mm
Wheelbase Not confirmed 2720 mm
Length Not confirmed 4590 mm
Width Not confirmed 1900 mm
Height Not confirmed 1685 mm
Kerb Weight Not confirmed Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight Not confirmed 1888 kg
Seating Capacity Not confirmed 5
Boot Space Not confirmed 977 l
Towing Capacity Not confirmed Not Applicable
Front Track Width Not confirmed Not Applicable
Rear Track Width Not confirmed Not Applicable
Turning Radius Not confirmed Not Applicable
Load Bed Length Not confirmed Not Applicable
Load Bed Width Not confirmed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not confirmed Not Applicable
Rear Legroom Not confirmed Not Applicable
Front Headroom Not confirmed Not Applicable
Rear Headroom Not confirmed Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room Not confirmed Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room Not confirmed Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded Not confirmed 977 l
Number of Doors Not confirmed Not Applicable
Max Payload Not confirmed Not Applicable
Boot Volume Not confirmed 977 l
Doors Not confirmed Not Applicable
Seats Not confirmed 5
Fuel Tank Capacity Not confirmed 57 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg Not confirmed 1888 kg
Ground Clearance Max Not confirmed 160 mm
Ground Clearance Min Not confirmed 160 mm
Ground Clearance Mm Not confirmed 160 mm
Height Mm Not confirmed 1685 mm
Length Mm Not confirmed 4590 mm
Loadbox Length Mm Not confirmed Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not confirmed Not Applicable
Payload Kg Not confirmed Not Applicable
Cargo Volume Not confirmed 977 l
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed Not Applicable
Turning Circle Not confirmed Not Applicable
Turning Circle M Not confirmed Not Applicable
Width Mm Not confirmed 1900 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Dashing leads by 16 points

Dashing holds a noticeable edge over C-HR, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 55 /100
Lead 16 points
Data 68% confidence
55
#1 Winner

Dashing

68% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 77 Check Efficiency 36
Performance 49
Efficiency 36
Safety 66
Practicality 77
Ownership 40
Leads by 16 points
39
#2

C-HR

11% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Performance 50 Check Safety 0
Performance 50
Efficiency 50
Safety 0
Practicality 50
Ownership 50
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C-HR +1 Efficiency C-HR +14 Safety Dashing +66 Practicality Dashing +27 Ownership C-HR +10

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Dashing

Performance 49/100
Efficiency 36/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 77/100
Ownership 40/100

C-HR

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 50/100
Ownership 50/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Jetour Dashing wins with 55 pts vs 39 pts for C-HR

In structured scoring, Dashing emerges as the stronger overall package. However, C-HR may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Other comparisons that people in the same boat tend to check out.

Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Dashing edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: C-HR 50 vs Dashing 36. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: C-HR 0, Dashing 66. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: C-HR 50, Dashing 40. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: C-HR 50, Dashing 77. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: C-HR 50, Dashing 49. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Dashing edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Dashing scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between C-HR and Dashing in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: C-HR scores 50 vs 49.

Efficiency: C-HR scores 50 vs 36.

Safety: C-HR scores 0 vs 66.

Practicality: C-HR scores 50 vs 77.

Ownership: C-HR scores 50 vs 40.

Final structured scoring gives Dashing the advantage in this comparison.