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Decision summary
Omoda C5-X vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
C5-X and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
C5-X starts ZAR 372,600 cheaperC5-X from ZAR 374,900 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
C5-X
RD6
Maximum Power
C5-X115 kW @ 5500 rpm
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
C5-X230 Nm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
C5-X1500 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
C5-X14.5 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
C5-X169 mm
RD6225 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-X
Style X
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
C5-X
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
RD6
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C5-X
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RD6
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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-X
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C5-X range
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Electric double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1434 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Length
4400 mm
5260 mm
Width
1830 mm
1900 mm
Height
1590 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
169 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
169 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
442 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
1434 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1875 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
441 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
950 mm
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
940 mm
1028 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
912 mm
Rear Legroom
650 mm
951 mm
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Standard
No
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
1149 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
80.5 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
309 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
180 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.0 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
16.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
160.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
373 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
90 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
10 h 0 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
32 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Gearbox
6-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
DCT
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
51
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
330 km
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Airbags
Multiple airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Fabric
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8
Spec
C5-X
RD6
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Not Available
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Approach Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
26 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
16.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
169 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
169 mm
-
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
215/60 R17
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
C5-X
RD6
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Service Plan
2 Years / 25 000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Ownership Role
entry-value
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
374900 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
374900
747500
Starting Price Zar
374900
747500
Spec
C5-X
RD6
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This C5-X and RD6 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-X 51 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: C5-X 56 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: C5-X 91 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: C5-X 56 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: C5-X not separately scored vs RD6 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.
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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
RD6 leads by 7 points
C5-X and RD6 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
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
C5-X
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRIDDARA RD6
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 64 pts for C5-X
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RD6 leads. However, C5-X may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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