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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
HR-V
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
HR-V
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C7
HR-V
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
Built on Honda’s global compact SUV platform with improved safety and comfort
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
New generation introduced with updated design and improved features
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
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
1360 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
C7
HR-V
Length
4660 mm
4340 mm
Width
1875 mm
1790 mm
Height
1670 mm
1590 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
196 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
196 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
437 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
1780 kg
Payload Capacity
512 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
1200 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
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
975 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
965 mm
Front Legroom
1090 mm
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
750 mm
958 mm
Spec
C7
HR-V
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
C7
HR-V
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
437 l
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic Climate Control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
24 Months
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.2
Panoramic Roof
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Leather
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
-
11.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Automatic Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
Standard
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
-
All Doors Auto
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
235/50 R19
18-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
8
8
Source Model Column
-
hr-v
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Key
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
C7
HR-V
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
119 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
145 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
CVT
Top Speed
190 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
87.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 Nm/tonne
106.6 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
HR-V
Gearbox
7 DCT
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
C7
HR-V
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
40
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
HR-V
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
C7
HR-V
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
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
LED Projector
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C7
HR-V
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Driver Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver Electric
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Driver Electric
Fabric Seats
-
Leather
Driver Seat
-
Driver Electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium cabin with touchscreen infotainment, digital cluster, comfortable seats, and modern design
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leather
Interior Colours
-
6
Spec
C7
HR-V
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Built-in
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
8
8
Audio System
-
8
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
C7
HR-V
LED Headlamps
Standard
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
6
Headlights
Standard
LED Projector
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Alloy
Roof Type
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
LED Projector
Auto Headlights
-
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Projector
Headlamps
Standard
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Standard
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
C7
HR-V
Approach Angle
Not Available
18 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
350 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
196 mm
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
196 mm
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
18 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
350 mm
Spec
C7
HR-V
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
18-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
18-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Tyre Type
-
225/50 R18
Wheel Diameter
235/50 R19
18-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
-
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
18-inch Alloy
Spec
C7
HR-V
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
142 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
-
142
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
142
Spec
C7
HR-V
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
24 Months
Service Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 70 000 km
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 70 000 km
24 Months
Service Intervals
-
10000 km / 12 months
Spec
C7
HR-V
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Top
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
529900 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Current listed price
Starting Price
539900
529900
Starting Price Zar
539900
529900
Spec
C7
HR-V
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
3
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150 000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
C7
HR-V
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
11 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
17 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
20
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 and HR-V 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 HR-V 41.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs HR-V 62.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs HR-V 91.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs HR-V 60.
Ownership-cover index: C7 not separately scored vs HR-V 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 9 points
C7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while HR-V 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
HR-V
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C7
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 60 pts for HR-V
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C7 leads. However, HR-V may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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