Omoda C5 SHS vs Mazda CX-60

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.

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
VS
Mazda CX-60 in South Africa

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 902,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 141 kW 🔧 261 Nm ⛽ 13.0 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance C5 SHS
Fuel Economy C5 SHS
🛡 Safety CX-60
📦 Practicality CX-60
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
C5 SHS starts ZAR 320,300 cheaper C5 SHS from ZAR 469,900 · CX-60 from ZAR 790,200

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec C5 SHS CX-60
Maximum Power 150 kW @ 5500 rpm 141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 310 Nm 261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Engine Size 1500 cc 2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 20.4 km/l 13.0 km/l
Ground Clearance 169 mm 178.8 mm
Boot / Load Bay 372 l 477 l
Airbags Multiple airbags 7
Kerb Weight 1546 kg 1470 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 Years / 150 000 km 5 Years/Unlimited km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

C5 SHS and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance C5 SHS +3 pts
Efficiency C5 SHS +31 pts
Safety CX-60 +4 pts
Practicality CX-60 +13 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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

CX-60

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

Which One's Right for You?

C5 SHS

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

CX-60

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C5 SHS CX-60
Model Introduced Year 2026 2023
Generation Current South Africa C5 SHS range First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source Mazda introduced the CX-60 locally in 2023, added the six-cylinder Takumi in 2024 and revised suspension and drivetrain calibration for the 2025 update.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment SUV Premium mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1546 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec C5 SHS CX-60
Length 4400 mm 4745 mm
Width 1830 mm 1890 mm
Height 1590 mm 1687.5 mm
Wheelbase 2630 mm 2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 169 mm 178.8 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 58 l
Boot/Cargo Space 372 l 477 l
Kerb Weight 1546 kg 1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2052 kg 2342 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Payload Capacity - 872 kg
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.85 m
Front Legroom - 1058 mm
Rear Legroom - 990 mm

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 2 points

C5 SHS and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 72 /100
Lead 2 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 2 points
70
#2

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C5 SHS +3 Efficiency C5 SHS +31 Safety CX-60 +4 Practicality CX-60 +13

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

CX-60

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 68/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Omoda C5 SHS leads the catalogue index with 72 pts vs 70 pts for CX-60

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C5 SHS leads. However, CX-60 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 C5 SHS and CX-60 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: C5 SHS 62 vs CX-60 59.

Efficiency index: C5 SHS 82 vs CX-60 51.

Safety-equipment index: C5 SHS 94 vs CX-60 98.

Practicality index: C5 SHS 55 vs CX-60 68.

Ownership-cover index: C5 SHS not separately scored vs CX-60 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.