Leapmotor C10 REEV 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.

Leapmotor C10 REEV

Design Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 158 kW 🔧 320 Nm

Omoda C5 SHS

C5 SHS Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance C10 REEV

⛽ Fuel Economy C10 REEV

🛡 Safety C10 REEV

📦 Practicality C10 REEV

🔑 Ownership Tie

C5 SHS starts ZAR 759900 cheaper C10 REEV from ZAR 759,900 · C5 SHS from ZAR 469,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Engine Power	158 kW	150 kW
Torque	320 Nm	310 Nm
Engine Size	1.5 l	1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage	333.3	20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance	180 mm	169 mm
Boot / Load Bay	400 l	372 l
Airbags	7	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	1950 kg	1546 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5 years / 100,000 km	5 Years / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both C10 REEV and C5 SHS are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance C10 REEV +3 pts

Efficiency C10 REEV +18 pts

Safety C10 REEV +5 pts

Practicality C10 REEV +10 pts

Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

C10 REEV

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

No obvious weak spots to flag.

Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

C5 SHS

Strengths

Nothing stands out clearly here.

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

C10 REEV

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability

C5 SHS

Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Model Introduced Year	2025	2026
Generation	First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV	Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Facelift History	The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	2025	2026
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	Active	active
Segment	D-segment family SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Ground Clearance	180 mm	169 mm
Wheelbase	2825 mm	2630 mm
Length	4739 mm	4400 mm
Width	1900 mm	1830 mm
Height	1680 mm	1590 mm
Kerb Weight	1950 kg	1546 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	400 l	372 l
Turning Radius	5.6 m	-
Load Bed Length	400 l	372 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	1375 l	1079 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Boot Volume	400 l	372 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	51 l
Ground Clearance Max	180 mm	169 mm
Ground Clearance Min	180 mm	169 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	180 mm	169 mm
Height Mm	1680 mm	1590 mm
Length Mm	4739 mm	4400 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	400 l	372 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Cargo Volume	400 l	372 l
Tare Mass Kg	1950 kg	1546 kg
Turning Circle	5.6 m	-
Turning Circle M	5.6 m	-
Width Mm	1900 mm	1830 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight	-	2052 kg
Towing Capacity	-	750 kg
Front Track Width	-	-
Rear Track Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Max Payload	-	-
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	-	2052 kg
Payload Kg	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Engine	Rear permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor with 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol range extender	1.5 TGDI hybrid
Engine Type	Rear permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor with 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol range extender	1.5 TGDI hybrid
Cylinders	4	4
Power	158 kW	150 kW
Torque	320 Nm	310 Nm
Top Speed	171 km/h	-
0-100 km/h	8.5 sec	-
Power	215 bhp	201.2 bhp
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Engine Type Config	Rear permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor with 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol range extender	1.5 TGDI hybrid
0–100 km/h	8.5 sec	-
Battery Capacity	28.4 kWh LFP	-
Engine Displacement Litres	1.5 l	1.5 cc
Acceleration 0 100	8.5 sec	-
Engine Config	Rear permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor with 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol range extender	1.5 TGDI hybrid
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Power kW	158 kW	150 kW
Engine Torque Nm	320 Nm	310 Nm
Max Power kW	158 kW	150 kW
Max Torque Nm	320 Nm	310 Nm
Maximum Power	158 kW	150 kW
Maximum Torque	320 Nm	310 Nm
Displacement	1.5 l	1.5 cc
Valves per Cylinder	-	16
Power @ RPM	-	5500
Torque @ RPM	-	1750-4000
Fuel System	-	Petrol injection
Turbocharger	-	Standard
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Fuel Grade Required	-	Petrol
Engine Aspiration	-	Turbocharged
Engine Displacement	1.5 l	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Cc	1.5 l	1.5 cc
Engine Valves	-	16
Induction	-	Turbocharged
Power kW Rpm	-	5500
Torque Nm Rpm	-	1750-4000
Turbo Type	-	Single turbo

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Transmission	Single-speed electric reduction gear	Automatic
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	Rear motor, rear-wheel drive	FWD
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Number of Gears	1 km/h	Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type	Single-speed electric reduction gear	Automatic
Clutch Type	-	Automatic clutch
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Single-speed electric reduction gear	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Single-speed electric reduction gear	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	RWD	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission Speeds	1 km/h	Hybrid DHT
LSD Available	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Standard
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	Standard

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	51 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	Automatic range-extender generator management	Standard
Average Fuel Consumption	0.3 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	0.3 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
AC Charging Power	6.6	-
Charging Port Type	CCS2	-
Charging Time AC Full	Approximately 5 hours	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	Approximately 30 minutes	-
Charging Type	AC and DC fast charging	-
Combined Consumption	0.3 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	0.3 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
DC Charging Power	65	-
Fuel Economy Combined	0.3 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	50 l	51 l
Fuel Type	Range-extended electric	Hybrid
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	970	-
Claimed Mileage	-	20.4 km/l
City Mileage	-	-
Highway Mileage	-	-
Emission Standard	-	Euro VIb
Fuel Efficiency	0.3 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	-	20.4 km/l
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Airbags	7	Multiple airbags
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Standard	Standard
AEB	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	Standard	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	Standard
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	-	Standard
Front Parking Sensors	-	Standard
Brake Override System	-	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	-	Standard
Knee Airbag	-	Standard

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	Standard
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	Standard	Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	Standard	Standard
Auto Highbeam	Standard	Standard
Auto Wipers	Standard	Standard
Drive Modes	Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom	Eco / Normal / Sport
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Around View Monitor	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	Standard
Parking Sensors	-	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Rear Parking Sensors	-	Standard
Park Assist	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Seat Material	Silicone leather	Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats	Standard	Standard
Ventilated Seats	Standard	Standard
Ambient Lighting	Standard	Standard
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	6-way power	Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment	4-way power	Power
Seat Trim	Silicone leather	Leatherette / leather
Steering Wheel Material	-	Leather

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Climate Control	Dual-zone automatic	Automatic
Power Windows	One-touch with anti-pinch	Standard
Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Wireless Charging	Standard	Standard
Sunroof	Panoramic	Standard
Electric Tailgate	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
AC Type	Dual-zone automatic	Automatic
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Electric
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	Standard
Service Plan	5 years / 100,000 km	5 Years / 70 000 km
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Valves Per Cylinder	-	4

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Infotainment Screen	14.6-inch central touchscreen	Touchscreen infotainment
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	12	8
Digital Instrument Cluster	10.25-inch	Standard
USB Ports	4	Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen	14.6-inch	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Over-the-air Updates	Standard	-
Touchscreen	14.6-inch	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Apple CarPlay	-	Standard
Android Auto	-	Standard

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
LED Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails	Standard	Standard
Headlights	Standard	Standard
Panoramic Sunroof	Standard	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	-	Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Locking Differential	-	-
4WD System Type	RWD	FWD
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Breakover Angle	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Tyre Size	245/45 R20	18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type	Ventilated disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated disc	Disc
Wheel Rim Size	20-inch	18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type	Electronic	Electronic parking brake
Spare Wheel Type	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Multi-link

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
CO2 Emissions	7 g/km	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	-	Petrol

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Ownership Role	comfort-focused flagship derivative	range-specific
Price Source	https://www.media.stellantis.com/me-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-c10-reev-launch-in-south-africa-and-opens-a-new-chapter-in-electric-mobility	Official model page price card
Price Zar	799900 ZAR	469900 ZAR
Pricing Role	comfort-focused flagship derivative	range-specific
Starting Price	799900	469900
Starting Price Zar	799900	469900

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Warranty	5 years / 100,000 km	5 Years / 150 000 km

Spec	C10 REEV	C5 SHS
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Standard

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

C10 REEV leads by 7 points

Both C10 REEV and C5 SHS are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 77 /100

Lead 7 points

Data 87% confidence

#1 Winner

C10 REEV

87% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Efficiency 100 Check Ownership 55

Performance 65

Efficiency 100

Safety 99

Practicality 65

Ownership 55

Leads by 7 points

C5 SHS

76% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 55

Performance 62

Efficiency 82

Safety 94

Practicality 55

Ownership 55

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance C10 REEV +3 Efficiency C10 REEV +18 Safety C10 REEV +5 Practicality C10 REEV +10 Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

C10 REEV

Performance 65/100

Efficiency 100/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 65/100

Ownership 55/100

C5 SHS

Performance 62/100

Efficiency 82/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 55/100

Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Leapmotor C10 REEV wins with 77 pts vs 70 pts for C5 SHS

In structured scoring, C10 REEV emerges as the stronger overall package. However, C5 SHS may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the C10 REEV 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: C10 REEV 100 vs C5 SHS 82. 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: C10 REEV 99, C5 SHS 94. 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: C10 REEV 55, C5 SHS 55. 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: C10 REEV 65, C5 SHS 55. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: C10 REEV 65, C5 SHS 62. 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 C10 REEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The C10 REEV 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 C10 REEV and C5 SHS in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: C10 REEV scores 65 vs 62.

Efficiency: C10 REEV scores 100 vs 82.

Safety: C10 REEV scores 99 vs 94.

Practicality: C10 REEV scores 65 vs 55.

Ownership: C10 REEV scores 55 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives C10 REEV the advantage in this comparison.

Leapmotor C10 REEV vs Omoda C5 SHS

Leapmotor C10 REEV

Omoda C5 SHS

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C10 REEV

C5 SHS

Which One's Right for You?

C10 REEV

C5 SHS

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

C10 REEV leads by 7 points

C10 REEV

C5 SHS

C10 REEV

C5 SHS

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down