Omoda C5 vs Chery Tiggo 4 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 in South Africa

Omoda C5

Street Plus Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 339,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L Petrol Current
ZAR 269,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Omoda C5 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: the short answer

C5 and Tiggo 4 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 70,000 cheaper C5 from ZAR 339,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C5 Tiggo 4 Pro
Maximum Power C5115 kW @ 5500 rpm Tiggo 4 Pro83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque C5230 Nm Tiggo 4 Pro138 Nm
Engine Size C51500 cc Tiggo 4 Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C514.5 km/l Tiggo 4 Pro14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance C5169 mm Tiggo 4 Pro170 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

C5

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Tiggo 4 Pro

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

C5

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 4 Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C5 Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2023 2024
Generation Current South Africa C5 range Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1381 kg 1309 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec C5 Tiggo 4 Pro
Length 4400 mm 4318 mm
Width 1830 mm 1831 mm
Height 1590 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2630 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 169 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 145 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 442 l 340 l
Kerb Weight 1381 kg 1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1856 kg 1684 kg
Payload Capacity 475 kg 375 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 1300 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 5.5 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 975 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C5 and Tiggo 4 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 51 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 36.

Efficiency index: C5 56 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57.

Safety-equipment index: C5 91 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 91.

Practicality index: C5 59 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 54.

Ownership-cover index: C5 not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 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 leads by 5 points

C5 and Tiggo 4 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 69% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

C5

69% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 56
Safety 91
Practicality 59
Leads by 5 points
59
#2

Tiggo 4 Pro

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 57
Safety 91
Practicality 54
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C5 +15 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Pro +1 Safety Level Practicality C5 +5

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C5

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 59/100

Tiggo 4 Pro

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 54/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C5 leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 59 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C5 leads. However, Tiggo 4 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C5 vs Tiggo 4 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.