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C5
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Spec
C5
Venue
Model Introduced Year
2023
2019
Generation
Current South Africa C5 range
First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1381 kg
1180 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
C5
Venue
Length
4400 mm
4040 mm
Width
1830 mm
1770 mm
Height
1590 mm
1619 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
169 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
442 l
355 l
Kerb Weight
1381 kg
1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1856 kg
1670 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
C5
Venue
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Spec
C5
Venue
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 Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
1149 l
1106 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
1106 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
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
16
Sound System
4-6
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Yes
Spec
C5
Venue
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
172 Nm @ 1500 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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
178 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.0 sec
10.8 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
74.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.5 Nm/tonne
145.8 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
Venue
Gearbox
6-Speed DCT
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
6
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
FWD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
C5
Venue
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
51
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
C5
Venue
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 confirmed
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not confirmed
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 confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
C5
Venue
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
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
C5
Venue
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front
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 confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not confirmed
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
-
No
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
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
Venue
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 Bose Premium
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
8 inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8 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
8 inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
4-6
8 Bose Premium
Spec
C5
Venue
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.
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Two-Tone 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
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
Venue
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
169 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
169 mm
188 mm
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C5
Venue
Tyre Size
17-inch alloy
215/55 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch alloy
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Two-Tone 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
16
Wheels
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Spec
C5
Venue
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km
125 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Unleaded 95
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
C5
Venue
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
Venue
Ownership Role
entry-value
Not confirmed
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
entry-value
Not confirmed
Starting Price
339900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
339900
Not confirmed
Spec
C5
Venue
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 Venue 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 Venue 39.
Efficiency index: C5 56 vs Venue 64.
Safety-equipment index: C5 91 vs Venue 87.
Practicality index: C5 59 vs Venue 64.
Ownership-cover index: C5 not separately scored vs Venue 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.
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 1 points
C5 and Venue 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
Venue
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C5
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 63 pts for Venue
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C5 leads. However, Venue may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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