Omoda C7 vs Toyota GR Supra

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.

Omoda C7 in South Africa

Omoda C7

Luxury Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 539,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 145 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 13.3 km/l
VS
Toyota GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Omoda C7 vs Toyota GR Supra: the short answer

C7 and GR Supra are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

C7 starts ZAR 984,900 cheaper C7 from ZAR 539,900 · GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C7 GR Supra
Maximum Power C7145 kW @ 5500 rpm GR Supra285 kW
Maximum Torque C7290 Nm GR Supra500 Nm
Engine Size C71600 cc GR Supra2998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C713.3 km/l GR Supra12 km/l
Ground Clearance C7176 mm GR Supra117 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Omoda C7

Luxury

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

C7

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

GR Supra

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

C7

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

GR Supra

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C7 GR Supra
Model Introduced Year 2026 2021
Generation Current South Africa C7 range A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Sedan
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Sedan
Tare Mass Kg 1578 kg 1545 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Sedan
Color Note - Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec C7 GR Supra
Length 4660 mm 4380 mm
Width 1875 mm 1865 mm
Height 1670 mm 1294 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 176 mm 117 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 176 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 52 l
Boot/Cargo Space 614 l 290 l
Kerb Weight 1578 kg 1545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2090 kg 1870 kg
Payload Capacity 512 kg 325 kg
Towing Capacity 1250 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 m 6.3 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 995 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1090 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 750 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This C7 and GR Supra 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 GR Supra 94.

Efficiency index: C7 52 vs GR Supra 47.

Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs GR Supra 98.

Practicality index: C7 67 vs GR Supra 40.

Ownership-cover index: C7 not separately scored vs GR Supra 43.

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

C7 leads by 2 points

C7 and GR Supra are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 74% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

C7

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 61
Efficiency 52
Safety 94
Practicality 67
Leads by 2 points
67
#2

GR Supra

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 40
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 98
Practicality 40
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR Supra +33 Efficiency C7 +5 Safety GR Supra +4 Practicality C7 +27

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C7

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 67/100

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 40/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C7 leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 67 pts for GR Supra

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C7 leads. However, GR Supra may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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C7 vs GR Supra questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.