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Which One's Right for You?
C5-X
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
T1 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C5-X range
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1434 kg
2048 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3948 kg
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Length
4400 mm
4705 mm
Width
1830 mm
1967 mm
Height
1590 mm
1843 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
169 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
169 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
442 l
574 l
Kerb Weight
1434 kg
2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1875 kg
2348 kg
Payload Capacity
441 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
950 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
940 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
650 mm
930 mm
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Front Track Width
Not Available
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Available
1700 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1149 l
1455 l
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.1
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
77.0 mm
72 mm
Stroke
80.5 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
250 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
530 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
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
80.2 kW/tonne
125 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
160.4 Nm/tonne
265 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
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
100 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
180 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Gearbox
6-Speed DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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 and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front seats
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Seat Trim
Fabric
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
9 Sony speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
15.6-inch
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
169 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
169 mm
190 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
215/60 R17
19
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km
25 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Service Plan
2 Years / 25 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
entry-value
South Africa market model
Price Zar
374900 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
flagship
Starting Price
374900
689900
Starting Price Zar
374900
689900
Spec
C5-X
T1 i-DM
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This C5-X and T1 i-DM 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-X 51 vs T1 i-DM 41.
Efficiency index: C5-X 56 vs T1 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: C5-X 91 vs T1 i-DM 93.
Practicality index: C5-X 56 vs T1 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: C5-X not separately scored vs T1 i-DM 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
T1 i-DM leads by 8 points
T1 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C5-X remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
66/100
C5-X
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 64 pts for C5-X
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 i-DM leads. However, C5-X may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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