Omoda C5 SHS vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

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
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

Distinction 1.5T CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 389,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 108 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Omoda C5 SHS vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: the short answer

C5 SHS and Tiggo 7 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 7 Pro starts ZAR 80,000 cheaper C5 SHS from ZAR 469,900 · Tiggo 7 Pro from ZAR 389,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C5 SHS Tiggo 7 Pro
Maximum Power C5 SHS105 kW @ 5200 rpm Tiggo 7 Pro108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque C5 SHS215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm Tiggo 7 Pro210 Nm
Engine Size C5 SHS1500 cc Tiggo 7 Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C5 SHS20.4 km/l Tiggo 7 Pro14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance C5 SHS145 mm Tiggo 7 Pro210 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

C5 SHS

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

Tiggo 7 Pro

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
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
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Tiggo 7 Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C5 SHS Tiggo 7 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2026 2022
Generation Current South Africa C5 SHS range Current South Africa Tiggo 7 Pro range
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1546 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec C5 SHS Tiggo 7 Pro
Length 4400 mm 4500 mm
Width 1830 mm 1842 mm
Height 1590 mm 1705 mm
Wheelbase 2630 mm 2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 145 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 372 l 475 l
Kerb Weight 1546 kg 1465 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2052 kg 1888 kg
Payload Capacity 506 kg 423 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.1 m 5.7 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1015 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 975 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 945 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C5 SHS and Tiggo 7 Pro 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 Tiggo 7 Pro 46.

Efficiency index: C5 SHS 82 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 59.

Safety-equipment index: C5 SHS 94 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 91.

Practicality index: C5 SHS 52 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 65.

Ownership-cover index: C5 SHS not separately scored vs Tiggo 7 Pro 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

C5 SHS leads by 4 points

C5 SHS and Tiggo 7 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 72% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

C5 SHS

72% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 82
Safety 94
Practicality 52
Leads by 4 points
65
#2

Tiggo 7 Pro

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 46
Performance 46
Efficiency 59
Safety 91
Practicality 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C5 SHS +5 Efficiency C5 SHS +23 Safety C5 SHS +3 Practicality Tiggo 7 Pro +13

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C5 SHS

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

Tiggo 7 Pro

Performance 46/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C5 SHS leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 65 pts for Tiggo 7 Pro

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C5 SHS leads. However, Tiggo 7 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C5 SHS vs Tiggo 7 Pro 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.