A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
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C5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Grand Vitara
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
Model Introduced Year
2023
2022
Generation
Current South Africa C5 range
Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1381 kg
1225 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
Length
4400 mm
4345 mm
Width
1830 mm
1795 mm
Height
1590 mm
1645 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
169 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
442 l
310 l
Kerb Weight
1381 kg
1225 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1856 kg
1680 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
530 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 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
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
935 mm
Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
Front Track Width
Not Available
1565 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Available
1565 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
Standard
All Four Windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic Glass Roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1149 l
708 l
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic Climate Control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1149 l
708 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
-
1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Four Windows
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4 Years
Front Armrest
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Front Power Outlet
-
1 x 12V Socket
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.6
Glovebox Cooling
-
All Four Door Pockets
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Panoramic Glass Roof
Power Mirrors
-
All Four Windows
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rear Defogger
-
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
60:40 Split Fold
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Leatherette Seat Trim
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
All Seats
Spare Wheel
Space-saver
Space Saver Spare
Speed Alert System
-
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
-
Standard
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Via Smartphone
Voice Command Support
-
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Accelerator 0 100
-
13.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
4
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Front Wiper
-
Standard
Front Wipers Type
-
Standard
Glove Box
-
All Four Door Pockets
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
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
Manual Aircon
-
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
-
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
-
1 x 12V Socket
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Remote Side Mirror
-
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Rim Size
17-inch alloy
17 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard Roof Rails
Side Impact Bars
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Sound System
4-6
6
Source Model Column
-
grand-vitara
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
-
Standard
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Variant Role
-
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
K15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
12V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
77.0 mm
74 mm
Stroke
80.5 mm
85.1 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.0 sec
13.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
83.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.5 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
Gearbox
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.388:1
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD / AWD
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
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
AWD — AllGrip Auto
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Engine Position
-
Transverse Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
2.8
Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
17.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
17.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
45
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
Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
All Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
All Seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
All Seats
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Not Available
Safety Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Lane Change Warning
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
360-Degree Surround View
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
360-Degree Surround View
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Standard
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Front Camera
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
360-Degree Surround View
Reverse Camera Type
-
360-Degree Surround View
Reversing Camera
-
360-Degree Surround View
Surround View Camera
Not Available
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leatherette Seat Trim
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
1455 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
1430 mm
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
60:40 Split Fold
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leatherette Seat Trim
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
-
Integrated in Seat Back
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
0
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Interior Colour Options
-
2
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
-
All Four Door Pockets
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Fabric Seats
-
Leatherette Seat Trim
Armrest Front
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
-
Integrated in Seat Back
Boot Space Seats Down
-
708
Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL
Interior Trim Colour
-
2
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leatherette Seat Trim
Interior Colours
-
2
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
Integrated in Seat Back
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
-
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
-
All Seats
Seat Fold Type
-
60:40 Split Fold
Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
9-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wired Android Auto
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Via Smartphone
AUX Input
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
9-inch Touchscreen
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio
-
Standard
Audio Speakers
4-6
6
Audio System
-
Standard
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Via Smartphone
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Radio
-
Standard
Spec
C5
Grand Vitara
LED Headlamps
Not Available
LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard Roof Rails
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
This C5 and Grand Vitara 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 51 vs Grand Vitara 34.
Efficiency index: C5 56 vs Grand Vitara 73.
Safety-equipment index: C5 91 vs Grand Vitara 88.
Practicality index: C5 59 vs Grand Vitara 62.
Ownership-cover index: C5 not separately scored vs Grand Vitara 71.
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 leads by 0 points
C5 and Grand Vitara are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
C5 +17
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +17
Safety
C5 +3
Practicality
Grand Vitara +3
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
Grand Vitara
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C5
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 64 pts for Grand Vitara
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C5 leads. However, Grand Vitara may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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