Omoda C5 SHS vs GWM H6 GT

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 Hybrid 1-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 215 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
VS
GWM H6 GT in South Africa

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
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Decision summary

Omoda C5 SHS vs GWM H6 GT: the short answer

C5 SHS and H6 GT are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

C5 SHS starts ZAR 230,000 cheaper C5 SHS from ZAR 469,900 · H6 GT from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C5 SHS H6 GT
Maximum Power C5 SHS105 kW @ 5200 rpm H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque C5 SHS215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm H6 GT420 Nm
Engine Size C5 SHS1500 cc H6 GT1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C5 SHS20.4 km/l H6 GT16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance C5 SHS145 mm H6 GT192 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C5 SHS

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

H6 GT

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

Which One's Right for You?

C5 SHS

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

H6 GT

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C5 SHS H6 GT
Model Introduced Year 2026 2023
Generation Current South Africa C5 SHS range First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source First-generation H6 GT launched in South Africa in 2023. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the hybrid system calibration and adjusted the chassis damping mapping for SA road conditions.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1546 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof option pairs with white, silver and red base colours.
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec C5 SHS H6 GT
Length 4400 mm 4653 mm
Width 1830 mm 1886 mm
Height 1590 mm 1695 mm
Wheelbase 2630 mm 2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 145 mm 192 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 58 l
Boot/Cargo Space 372 l 460 l
Kerb Weight 1546 kg 1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2052 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity 506 kg -
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.1 m 11.8 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C5 SHS and H6 GT 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 51 vs H6 GT 70.

Efficiency index: C5 SHS 82 vs H6 GT 67.

Safety-equipment index: C5 SHS 94 vs H6 GT 93.

Practicality index: C5 SHS 52 vs H6 GT 65.

Ownership-cover index: C5 SHS not separately scored vs H6 GT 65.

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

H6 GT leads by 4 points

C5 SHS and H6 GT are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 73 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 96% source coverage
73
#1 Evidence leader

H6 GT

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Practicality 65
Performance 70
Efficiency 67
Safety 93
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Leads by 4 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 H6 GT +19 Efficiency C5 SHS +15 Safety C5 SHS +1 Practicality H6 GT +13

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H6 GT

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

C5 SHS

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H6 GT leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts vs 69 pts for C5 SHS

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT leads. However, C5 SHS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C5 SHS vs H6 GT questions

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.