Omoda C5 SHS vs Mahindra Scorpio-N

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

C5 SHS Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure Diesel Automatic

ZAR 699,999 ex-showroom

⚡ 129 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Scorpio-N

⛽ Fuel Economy C5 SHS

🛡 Safety C5 SHS

📦 Practicality Scorpio-N

🔑 Ownership C5 SHS

C5 SHS starts ZAR 489999 cheaper C5 SHS from ZAR 469,900 · Scorpio-N from ZAR 489,999

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Engine Power	150 kW	128.6 kW
Torque	310 Nm	400 Nm
Engine Size	1.5 cc	2184 cc
Claimed Mileage	20.4 km/l	14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance	169 mm	187 mm
Boot / Load Bay	372 l	460 l
Airbags	Multiple airbags	Front, side and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight	1546 kg	1825-2070 kg
Seating Capacity	5	7
Warranty	5 Years / 150 000 km	5 years / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

C5 SHS has a slight advantage, but Scorpio-N remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Scorpio-N +7 pts

Efficiency C5 SHS +22 pts

Safety C5 SHS +47 pts

Practicality Scorpio-N +23 pts

Ownership C5 SHS +11 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

C5 SHS

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Scorpio-N

Strengths

More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

C5 SHS

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Scorpio-N

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year	2026	-
Generation	Current South Africa C5 SHS range	Current local listing
Facelift History	Current South Africa version listed by official source	Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since	2026	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	Current
Production Status	active	Active
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Ground Clearance	169 mm	187 mm
Wheelbase	2630 mm	2750 mm
Length	4400 mm	4662 mm
Width	1830 mm	1918 mm
Height	1590 mm	1905 mm
Kerb Weight	1546 kg	1825-2070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	2052 kg	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space	372 l	460 l
Towing Capacity	750 kg	-
Front Track Width	-	-
Rear Track Width	-	-
Turning Radius	-	-
Load Bed Length	372 l	460 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	1079 l	-
Number of Doors	5	-
Max Payload	-	-
Boot Volume	372 l	460 l
Doors	5	-
Seats	5	7
Fuel Tank Capacity	51 l	57 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	2052 kg	-
Ground Clearance Max	169 mm	187 mm
Ground Clearance Min	169 mm	187 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	169 mm	187 mm
Height Mm	1590 mm	1905 mm
Length Mm	4400 mm	4662 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	372 l	460 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-
Cargo Volume	372 l	460 l
Tare Mass Kg	1546 kg	1825-2070 kg
Turning Circle	-	-
Turning Circle M	-	-
Width Mm	1830 mm	1918 mm

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Engine	1.5 TGDI hybrid	2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Type	1.5 TGDI hybrid	Diesel mHawk common-rail direct injection
Displacement	1.5 cc	2184 cc
Cylinders	4	-
Valves per Cylinder	16	-
Power	150 kW	128.6 kW
Power @ RPM	5500	3500
Torque	310 Nm	400 Nm
Torque @ RPM	1750-4000	1750-2750
Fuel System	Petrol injection	-
Turbocharger	Standard	-
Top Speed	-	-
0-100 km/h	-	-
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	201.2 bhp	172 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	Diesel
Cylinder Layout	Inline	-
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged	-
Engine Type Config	1.5 TGDI hybrid	-
0–100 km/h	-	-
Engine Displacement	1.5 cc	2184 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1.5 cc	2184 cc
Acceleration 0 100	-	-
Engine Config	1.5 TGDI hybrid	-
Engine Cylinders	4	-
Engine Displacement Cc	1.5 cc	2184 cc
Engine Power kW	150 kW	128.6 kW
Engine Torque Nm	310 Nm	400 Nm
Engine Valves	16	-
Induction	Turbocharged	-
Max Power kW	150 kW	128.6 kW
Max Torque Nm	310 Nm	400 Nm
Maximum Power	150 kW	128.6 kW
Maximum Torque	310 Nm	400 Nm
Power kW Rpm	5500	3500
Torque Nm Rpm	1750-4000	1750-2750
Turbo Type	Single turbo	-

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	FWD	4x4
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	4x4
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters	Standard	-
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	Hybrid DHT	6 km/h
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Automatic clutch	-
Drivetrain	FWD	4x4
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	FWD	4x4
Rear Differential Lock	-	Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds	Hybrid DHT	6 km/h

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage	20.4 km/l	14.5 km/l
City Mileage	-	11.9 km/l
Highway Mileage	-	16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	51 l	57 l
Emission Standard	Euro VIb	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	Standard	-
Average Fuel Consumption	4.9 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	4.9 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	4.9 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	20.4 km/l	14.5 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	4.9 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	4.9 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	4.9 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	51 l	57 l
Fuel Type	Hybrid	Diesel
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

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

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Cruise Control	Standard	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	-
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	-
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Parking Sensors	Standard	Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera	Standard	Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera	Standard	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	Standard	Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Auto Highbeam	Standard	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	-
Drive Modes	Eco / Normal / Sport	Zip / Zap / Zoom
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard
Reverse Camera	Standard	Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	-
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	Standard	-
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	-
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	-

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Seat Material	Leatherette / leather	Leatherette
Heated Seats	Standard	-
Ventilated Seats	Standard	-
Ambient Lighting	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Power	6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Power	6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim	Leatherette / leather	Rich-coffee black leatherette
Rear AC Vents	-	Second row air conditioner

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Climate Control	Automatic	Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows	Standard	Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry	Standard	-
Push Button Start	Standard	Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging	Standard	Standard
Sunroof	Standard	-
Electric Tailgate	Standard	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	-
AC Type	Automatic	Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Gear Shift Type	Electric	-
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	-
Service Plan	5 Years / 70 000 km	5 years / 100 000 km
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Valves Per Cylinder	4	-
Electric Mirror Folding	-	Power-fold ORVM

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Infotainment Screen	Touchscreen infotainment	8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Standard	Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	-
Number of Speakers	8	Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard	-
USB Ports	Front and rear USB where listed	-
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard	Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	-	Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering	-	Audio and cruise controls
Audio System	-	Sony 3D immersive audio

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps	Standard	-
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps	Standard	-
Roof Rails	Standard	Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options	Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.	See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights	Standard	-
Panoramic Sunroof	Standard	-

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential	-	Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type	FWD	4x4
Breakover Angle	-	-

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Tyre Size	18-inch alloy	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Spare Wheel Type	-	-
Wheel Rim Size	18-inch alloy	18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	-

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Penta Link rear suspension

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions	-	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	Diesel

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	-

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Ownership Role	range-specific	South Africa market model
Price Source	Official model page price card	https://mahindra.co.za/scorpio-n/
Price Zar	469900 ZAR	699999 ZAR
Pricing Role	range-specific	flagship
Starting Price	469900	489999
Starting Price Zar	469900	489999

Spec	C5 SHS	Scorpio-N
Warranty	5 Years / 150 000 km	5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty	5 Years / 150 000 km	5 years / 150 000 km

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

C5 SHS leads by 9 points

C5 SHS has a slight advantage, but Scorpio-N remains highly competitive.

Winner 70 /100

Lead 9 points

Data 76% confidence

#1 Winner

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

Leads by 9 points

Scorpio-N

76% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Practicality 78 Check Ownership 44

Performance 69

Efficiency 60

Safety 47

Practicality 78

Ownership 44

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Scorpio-N +7 Efficiency C5 SHS +22 Safety C5 SHS +47 Practicality Scorpio-N +23 Ownership C5 SHS +11

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

C5 SHS

Performance 62/100

Efficiency 82/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 55/100

Ownership 55/100

Scorpio-N

Performance 69/100

Efficiency 60/100

Safety 47/100

Practicality 78/100

Ownership 44/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Omoda C5 SHS wins with 70 pts vs 61 pts for Scorpio-N

In structured scoring, C5 SHS emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Scorpio-N 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 C5 SHS 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: C5 SHS 82 vs Scorpio-N 60. 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: C5 SHS 94, Scorpio-N 47. 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: C5 SHS 55, Scorpio-N 44. 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: C5 SHS 55, Scorpio-N 78. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: C5 SHS 62, Scorpio-N 69. 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 C5 SHS edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

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

Performance: C5 SHS scores 62 vs 69.

Efficiency: C5 SHS scores 82 vs 60.

Safety: C5 SHS scores 94 vs 47.

Practicality: C5 SHS scores 55 vs 78.

Ownership: C5 SHS scores 55 vs 44.

Final structured scoring gives C5 SHS the advantage in this comparison.

Omoda C5 SHS vs Mahindra Scorpio-N

Omoda C5 SHS

Mahindra Scorpio-N

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)

C5 SHS

Scorpio-N

Which One's Right for You?

C5 SHS

Scorpio-N

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

C5 SHS leads by 9 points

C5 SHS

Scorpio-N

C5 SHS

Scorpio-N

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down