Omoda C5 SHS vs Changan Deepal S07

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Omoda C5 SHS in South Africa

Omoda C5 SHS

C5 SHS Hybrid 1-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 215 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
VS
Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Omoda C5 SHS vs Changan Deepal S07: the short answer

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C5 SHS remains close.

C5 SHS starts ZAR 526,000 cheaper C5 SHS from ZAR 469,900 · Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C5 SHS Deepal S07
Maximum Power C5 SHS105 kW @ 5200 rpm Deepal S07160 kW
Maximum Torque C5 SHS215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm Deepal S07320 Nm
Engine Size C5 SHS1500 cc Deepal S07Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy C5 SHS20.4 km/l Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ground Clearance C5 SHS145 mm Deepal S07165 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C5 SHS

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

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

Which One's Right for You?

C5 SHS

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Deepal S07

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C5 SHS Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year 2026 2025
Generation Current South Africa C5 SHS range First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style SUV Coupe SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1546 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger car
Spec C5 SHS Deepal S07
Length 4400 mm 4750 mm
Width 1830 mm 1930 mm
Height 1590 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2630 mm 2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 145 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 372 l 445 l
Kerb Weight 1546 kg 2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2052 kg 2490 kg
Payload Capacity 506 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 750 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.1 m 5.75 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 970 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1050 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 900 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This C5 SHS and Deepal S07 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: C5 SHS 51 vs Deepal S07 65.

Efficiency index: C5 SHS 82 vs Deepal S07 90.

Safety-equipment index: C5 SHS 94 vs Deepal S07 92.

Practicality index: C5 SHS 52 vs Deepal S07 66.

Ownership-cover index: C5 SHS not separately scored vs Deepal S07 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Deepal S07 leads by 8 points

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C5 SHS remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 8 points
69
#2

C5 SHS

72% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 82
Safety 94
Practicality 52
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deepal S07 +14 Efficiency Deepal S07 +8 Safety C5 SHS +2 Practicality Deepal S07 +14

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

C5 SHS

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 82/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 52/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 69 pts for C5 SHS

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, C5 SHS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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C5 SHS vs Deepal S07 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.