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Which One's Right for You?
C7
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
C9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C7
C9
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
Current South Africa C9 range
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
Not Available
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C7
C9
Length
4660 mm
4775 mm
Width
1875 mm
1920 mm
Height
1670 mm
1671 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
143 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
660 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1872 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2281 kg
Payload Capacity
512 kg
409 kg
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1090 mm
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
750 mm
960 mm
Spec
C7
C9
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Spec
C7
C9
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
1783 l
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
C9
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.2:1
Bore
77.0 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
98.0 mm
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
400 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
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
190 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
15.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
102 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 Nm/tonne
213 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
C7
C9
Gearbox
7 DCT
8 AT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Electric
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
8 AT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
C7
C9
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
11.8 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
11.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
65
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
C9
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Multiple airbags
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
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C7
C9
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
C7
C9
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Power
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leatherette / leather
Spec
C7
C9
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
C7
C9
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
C7
C9
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
165 mm
Spec
C7
C9
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
245/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
245/50 R20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
C7
C9
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
197 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
C7
C9
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
5 Years / 75 000 km
Spec
C7
C9
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
885900 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
539900
885900
Starting Price Zar
539900
885900
Spec
C7
C9
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
7 Years / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 and C9 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: C7 61 vs C9 81.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs C9 46.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs C9 94.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs C9 68.
Ownership-cover index: C7 not separately scored vs C9 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
C9 leads by 5 points
C7 and C9 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
C9
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C9
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 69 pts for C7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 leads. However, C7 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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