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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
EcoSport
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?
C7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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EcoSport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
C7
EcoSport
Model Introduced Year
2026
2013
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
Single generation on Ford B2E platform. Produced in India for global markets. SA received the facelift model with improved interior quality and revised safety kit.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift in 2017 — revised front fascia and SYNC 3 infotainment introduced
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
1290 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Length
4660 mm
4325 mm
Width
1875 mm
1765 mm
Height
1670 mm
1653 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2519 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
52 l
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
352 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1290 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
1740 kg
Payload Capacity
512 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
950 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
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
953 mm
Front Legroom
1090 mm
1032 mm
Rear Legroom
750 mm
890 mm
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
Standard
Front and Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic Climate Control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Automatic Climate Control
Rim Size
235/50 R19
17-inch Alloy
Sound System
8
6
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Key
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.5:1
Bore
77.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
92 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
170 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
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
190 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
71.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 Nm/tonne
131.8 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
EcoSport
Gearbox
7 DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Yes
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
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
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
17.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
52 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
17.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
52
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
EcoSport
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Premium Leatherette
Heated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Ambient Footwell Lighting
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual multi-way
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
8-inch SYNC Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired
Android Auto
Standard
Wired
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.3
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.1
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.1
Navigation System
-
Integrated
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wired
Audio Speakers
8
6
Spec
C7
EcoSport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Projector Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Front
Roof Rails
Standard
Silver
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Projector Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Alloy
DRL
Standard
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
Projector Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Front
Headlamps
Standard
Projector Halogen
Headlight Type
Standard
Projector Halogen
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Approach Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
32 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
550 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
200 mm
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
205/50 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
17-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Yes
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Wheel Diameter
235/50 R19
17-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
17-inch Alloy
Spec
C7
EcoSport
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
150 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
Yes
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
24 Months
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Private and family
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
395000 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Historical listed price
Starting Price
539900
395000
Starting Price Zar
539900
395000
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
4
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150 000 km
4
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150 000 km
4
Roadside Assistance
-
4 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
4
Roadside Assistance
-
4 Years
Spec
C7
EcoSport
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
15 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
27
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 and EcoSport 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: C7 61 vs EcoSport 40.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs EcoSport 65.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs EcoSport 92.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs EcoSport 56.
Ownership-cover index: C7 not separately scored vs EcoSport 55.
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
C7 leads by 8 points
C7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EcoSport remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
EcoSport
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C7
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 61 pts for EcoSport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C7 leads. However, EcoSport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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