Omoda C9 SHS vs Changan Deepal S07

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.

Omoda C9 SHS in South Africa

Omoda C9 SHS

C9 SHS AWD Plug-in Hybrid 3-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⛽ 71.4 km/l
VS
Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Omoda C9 SHS vs Changan Deepal S07: the short answer

C9 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deepal S07 remains close.

Deepal S07 starts ZAR 4,000 cheaper C9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C9 SHS Deepal S07
Maximum Power C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed Deepal S07160 kW
Maximum Torque C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed Deepal S07320 Nm
Engine Size C9 SHS1500 cc Deepal S07Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy C9 SHS71.4 km/l Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ground Clearance C9 SHS165 mm Deepal S07165 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

C9 SHS

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

C9 SHS

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Deepal S07

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C9 SHS Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year 2025 2025
Generation Current South Africa C9 SHS range First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style SUV Coupe SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg Not Available -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger car
Spec C9 SHS Deepal S07
Length 4775 mm 4750 mm
Width 1920 mm 1930 mm
Height 1671 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 660 l 445 l
Kerb Weight 2195 kg 2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2717 kg 2490 kg
Payload Capacity 522 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.75 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 970 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1070 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 960 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This C9 SHS and Deepal S07 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: C9 SHS 92 vs Deepal S07 65.

Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs Deepal S07 90.

Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs Deepal S07 92.

Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs Deepal S07 66.

Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS not separately scored vs Deepal S07 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 SHS leads by 10 points

C9 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deepal S07 remains close.

Evidence leader 87 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 55% source coverage
87
#1 Evidence leader

C9 SHS

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 96 Check Practicality 69
Performance 92
Efficiency 96
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Leads by 10 points
77
#2

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C9 SHS +27 Efficiency C9 SHS +6 Safety C9 SHS +2 Practicality C9 SHS +3

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C9 SHS

Performance 92/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C9 SHS leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts vs 77 pts for Deepal S07

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 SHS leads. However, Deepal S07 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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C9 SHS vs Deepal S07 questions

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.