A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
C5-X has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XL6 remains close.
XL6 starts ZAR 17,000 cheaperC5-X from ZAR 374,900 · XL6 from ZAR 357,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
C5-X
XL6
Maximum Power
C5-X115 kW @ 5500 rpm
XL677 kW
Maximum Torque
C5-X230 Nm
XL6138 Nm
Engine Size
C5-X1500 cc
XL61462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C5-X14.5 km/l
XL616.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
C5-X169 mm
XL60 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Omoda C5-X
Style X
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
C5-X
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
XL6
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
C5-X
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
XL6
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C5-X
XL6
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C5-X range
Current market generation
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1434 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Length
4400 mm
4445 mm
Width
1830 mm
1775 mm
Height
1590 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
169 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
169 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
442 l
209 l
Kerb Weight
1434 kg
1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1875 kg
1810 kg
Payload Capacity
441 kg
535 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
950 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
940 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
650 mm
900 mm
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1149 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
K15B/K15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
77.0 mm
73.0 mm
Stroke
80.5 mm
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
77 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
138 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.0 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.7 sec
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
60.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
160.4 Nm/tonne
108.2 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-X
XL6
Gearbox
6-Speed DCT
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.3
Number of Gears
6
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Floor-mounted selector
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
DCT
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
6
4
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
600 km
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
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
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
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
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Fabric upholstery
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
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric upholstery
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
7
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
7
Spec
C5-X
XL6
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Not Available
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
169 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
169 mm
-
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
215/60 R17
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual parking brake
Spec
C5-X
XL6
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km
145 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Service Plan
2 Years / 25 000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Ownership Role
entry-value
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
374900 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
374900
250000
Starting Price Zar
374900
250000
Spec
C5-X
XL6
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C5-X and XL6 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 XL6 34.
Efficiency index: C5-X 56 vs XL6 62.
Safety-equipment index: C5-X 91 vs XL6 67.
Practicality index: C5-X 56 vs XL6 45.
Ownership-cover index: C5-X not separately scored vs XL6 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C5-X leads by 13 points
C5-X has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XL6 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C5-X
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
56/100
XL6
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C5-X
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 51 pts for XL6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C5-X leads. However, XL6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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