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Decision summary
Omoda C5 SHS vs Ford Mustang: the short answer
Mustang has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C5 SHS remains close.
C5 SHS starts ZAR 520,000 cheaperC5 SHS from ZAR 469,900 · Mustang from ZAR 989,900
Five key differences
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Specification
C5 SHS
Mustang
Maximum Power
C5 SHS105 kW @ 5200 rpm
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
C5 SHS215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Engine Size
C5 SHS1500 cc
Mustang5038 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C5 SHS20.4 km/l
Mustang12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
C5 SHS145 mm
Mustang143 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Omoda C5 SHS
C5 SHS
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
C5 SHS
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Mustang
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C5 SHS
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Model Introduced Year
2026
2016
Generation
Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Coupé
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Sports car
Tare Mass Kg
1546 kg
1660 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Coupé
Color Note
-
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Length
4400 mm
4811 mm
Width
1830 mm
1915 mm
Height
1590 mm
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
2719 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
61 l
Boot/Cargo Space
372 l
408 l
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2052 kg
2245 kg
Payload Capacity
506 kg
585 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
987 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
954 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
894 mm
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Front Track Width
Not Available
1617 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Available
1607 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Independent multi-link
Power Steering
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Column
-
Tilt and telescopic
MagneRide Damping
-
Standard
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1079 l
408 l
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Voice Command
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Port and direct fuel injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
12.4-inch LCD
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Rim Size
18-inch alloy
19 Inches
Sound System
8
10
Source Model Column
-
mustang
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Self-Charging Hybrid
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
5038 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
32
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
72.0 mm
93 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
92.7 mm
Maximum Power
105 kW @ 5200 rpm
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Combined Power
165 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
295 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front, integrated with hybrid transaxle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
1-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
267 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
15.9 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
109 kW/tonne
201.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
195 Nm/tonne
325.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.83 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
1.55 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
350 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Gearbox
1 DHT
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
RWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
DHT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
1
10
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
16.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
23.7 km/l
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
61 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
61
Combined Driving Range
More than 1000 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Airbags
Multiple airbags
8
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Heated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Power adjustment
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Steering Type
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Instrument Cluster Type
-
12.4-inch LCD
Interior Colour Options
-
7
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
Interior Colours
-
7
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
12
Infotainment Display
-
Ford SYNC 4
Audio Speakers
8
10
Audio System
-
12 with subwoofer
Display Audio
-
Ford SYNC 4
Multi Information Display
-
12.4-inch LCD
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
-
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
-
7
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Standard
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
143 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Tyre Size
18-inch alloy
255/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
19 Inches
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Wheel Diameter
18-inch alloy
19 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
19 Inches
Wheels
-
19 Inches
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
295 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
295
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
295
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 70 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 70 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Ownership Role
range-specific
Flagship
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
1545000 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Current listed price
Starting Price
469900
1545000
Starting Price Zar
469900
1545000
Spec
C5 SHS
Mustang
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C5 SHS and Mustang 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 Mustang 96.
Efficiency index: C5 SHS 82 vs Mustang 48.
Safety-equipment index: C5 SHS 94 vs Mustang 98.
Practicality index: C5 SHS 52 vs Mustang 56.
Ownership-cover index: C5 SHS not separately scored vs Mustang 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.
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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
Mustang leads by 8 points
Mustang has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C5 SHS remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
C5 SHS
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
82/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 69 pts for C5 SHS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang 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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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.
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