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Decision summary
Omoda C5 vs Hyundai Creta: the short answer
C5 and Creta are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
C5:
current from
ZAR 339,900
·
Creta:
last listed from
ZAR 407,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
C5
Creta
Maximum Power
C5115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Creta85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
C5230 Nm
Creta144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine Size
C51500 cc
Creta1497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C514.5 km/l
Creta16.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
C5169 mm
Creta200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Omoda C5
Street Plus
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
C5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Creta
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Creta
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C5
Creta
Model Introduced Year
2023
2016
Generation
Current South Africa C5 range
Second generation Creta built on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; the SA model is a popular variant shared with several emerging markets
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Second generation arrived in SA in 2021 with significant upgrades to interior quality, safety tech, and engine options; notably improved over the first-gen car
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1381 kg
1365 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C5
Creta
Length
4400 mm
4330 mm
Width
1830 mm
1790 mm
Height
1590 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
169 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
442 l
433 l
Kerb Weight
1381 kg
1365 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1856 kg
1860 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
495 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
5.3 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
Spec
C5
Creta
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
Coil
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multi-Link
Spec
C5
Creta
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Standard
All
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
1149 l
1396 l
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
1149 l
1396 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Space-saver
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Rim Size
17-inch alloy
17
Sound System
4-6
8
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Yes
Spec
C5
Creta
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
G4FJ
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1497 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.0 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
83.3 kW/tonne
62.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.5 Nm/tonne
105.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C5
Creta
Gearbox
6-Speed DCT
IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
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
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
C5
Creta
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
20.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
C5
Creta
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
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
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
C5
Creta
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
C5
Creta
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leather-Look
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
Black
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
C5
Creta
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25 inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25 inch
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25 inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
4-6
8
Spec
C5
Creta
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Atlas White, Titan Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Galaxy Blue
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
Full LED
Spec
C5
Creta
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
169 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
169 mm
200 mm
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C5
Creta
Tyre Size
17-inch alloy
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch alloy
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Space-saver
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
17-inch alloy
17
Wheels
-
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Spec
C5
Creta
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km
133 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Unleaded 95
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
C5
Creta
Service Plan
2 Years / 25 000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
2 Years / 25 000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
2 Years / 25 000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
C5
Creta
Ownership Role
entry-value
Private and family
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
456900 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
Historical listed price
Starting Price
339900
456900
Starting Price Zar
339900
456900
Spec
C5
Creta
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This C5 and Creta 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 51 vs Creta 36.
Efficiency index: C5 56 vs Creta 65.
Safety-equipment index: C5 91 vs Creta 84.
Practicality index: C5 59 vs Creta 66.
Ownership-cover index: C5 not separately scored vs Creta 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C5 leads by 2 points
C5 and Creta are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C5
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
59/100
Creta
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C5
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 62 pts for Creta
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C5 leads. However, Creta may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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