Omoda C5-X vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

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-X in South Africa

Omoda C5-X

Style X Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 374,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

LiT MT Petrol Current
ZAR 279,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Omoda C5-X vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross: the short answer

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

Tiggo 4 Cross starts ZAR 95,000 cheaper C5-X from ZAR 374,900 · Tiggo 4 Cross from ZAR 279,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C5-X Tiggo 4 Cross
Maximum Power C5-X115 kW @ 5500 rpm Tiggo 4 Cross83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque C5-X230 Nm Tiggo 4 Cross170 Nm
Engine Size C5-X1500 cc Tiggo 4 Cross1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C5-X14.5 km/l Tiggo 4 Cross14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance C5-X169 mm Tiggo 4 Cross180 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

C5-X

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Tiggo 4 Cross

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

C5-X

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

Tiggo 4 Cross

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C5-X Tiggo 4 Cross
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation Current South Africa C5-X range Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross range
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1434 kg 1309 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec C5-X Tiggo 4 Cross
Length 4400 mm 4351 mm
Width 1830 mm 1831 mm
Height 1590 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2630 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 169 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 169 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 442 l 340 l
Kerb Weight 1434 kg 1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1875 kg 1684 kg
Payload Capacity 441 kg 375 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 950 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 940 mm 975 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 650 mm 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C5-X and Tiggo 4 Cross 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 Tiggo 4 Cross 38.

Efficiency index: C5-X 56 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 56.

Safety-equipment index: C5-X 91 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 91.

Practicality index: C5-X 56 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 55.

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

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

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 69% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

C5-X

69% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 56
Safety 91
Practicality 56
Leads by 4 points
60
#2

Tiggo 4 Cross

65% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 38
Performance 38
Efficiency 56
Safety 91
Practicality 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C5-X +13 Efficiency Level Safety Level Practicality C5-X +1

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C5-X

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

Tiggo 4 Cross

Performance 38/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 55/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C5-X leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 60 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross

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

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C5-X vs Tiggo 4 Cross 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.