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Omoda C9 SHS vs Volkswagen Crafter: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Crafter starts ZAR 138,700 cheaperC9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · Crafter from ZAR 861,200
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Specification
C9 SHS
Crafter
Maximum Power
C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed
Crafter103 kW
Maximum Torque
C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed
Crafter340 Nm
Engine Size
C9 SHS1500 cc
Crafter1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C9 SHS71.4 km/l
Crafter16.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
C9 SHS165 mm
Crafter195 mm
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Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South Africa C9 SHS range
Current South African Crafter listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
GVM class 5000 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Length
4775 mm
7391 mm
Width
1920 mm
2040 mm
Height
1671 mm
2590 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
4490 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
140 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
-
Kerb Weight
2195 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2717 kg
6000 kg
Payload Capacity
522 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
-
Front Headroom
1005 mm
-
Rear Headroom
970 mm
-
Front Legroom
1070 mm
-
Rear Legroom
960 mm
-
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Automatic
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
12V Accessory Socket
-
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Front Power Outlet
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6-8
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
Standard
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
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
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
-
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
crafter
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1968 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
72.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
103 kW
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
340 Nm
Combined Power
440 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
915 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous traction motors
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
3
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
13.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
200.5 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
416.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
34.46 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
31.0 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion traction battery
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
322 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
150 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
70 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
5 h 30 min (30-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
25 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Gearbox
3-Speed DHT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
4x2
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
3
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
4x2
4WD Engagement
Electrically controlled AWD using front hybrid drive and rear electric drive with automatic torque management
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
DHT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
3
8
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Claimed Mileage
71.4 km/l
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
13.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
71.4 km/l
16.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
75
Combined Driving Range
1100
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
22.7
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Cloth
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Interior Colour Options
-
Black
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Crafter grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Interior Colours
-
Black
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
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
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
SYNC
FM Radio
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
SYNC
Audio
-
AM/FM stereo
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Radio
-
AM/FM
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
195 mm
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
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
193238 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
193238
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
193238
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
Not Available
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
South Africa market model
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
1406000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Active local lineup
Starting Price
999900
1406000
Starting Price Zar
999900
1406000
Spec
C9 SHS
Crafter
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 SHS and Crafter comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
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What the evidence means
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Related comparisons
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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.
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