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Omoda C9 SHS vs Renault Trafic Passenger: the short answer
C9 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Trafic Passenger remains close.
Trafic Passenger starts ZAR 19,901 cheaperC9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · Trafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999
Five key differences
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Specification
C9 SHS
Trafic Passenger
Maximum Power
C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed
Trafic Passenger125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed
Trafic Passenger380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
C9 SHS1500 cc
Trafic Passenger1997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C9 SHS71.4 km/l
Trafic Passenger13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
C9 SHS165 mm
Trafic Passenger199 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Omoda C9 SHS
C9 SHS AWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
C9 SHS
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Trafic Passenger
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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
Trafic Passenger
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C9 SHS
Trafic Passenger
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C9 SHS range
Current long-wheelbase nine-seat Trafic Passenger introduced to the South African retail range in 2026 with 125 kW Blue dCi power and EAG9 automatic transmission
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Large MPV
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Spec
C9 SHS
Trafic Passenger
Length
4775 mm
5480 mm
Width
1920 mm
1956 mm
Height
1671 mm
1973 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
199 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
140 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
1890 l
Kerb Weight
2195 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2717 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
522 kg
910 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
9 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.9 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1019 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
1060 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
930 mm
Spec
C9 SHS
Trafic Passenger
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Trailing Arm with Coil Spring
Spec
C9 SHS
Trafic Passenger
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual
Power Windows
Standard
Front
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Manual
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C9 SHS
Trafic Passenger
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
M9R
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
15.1:1
Bore
72.0 mm
85 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
88 mm
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
13.3 sec
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
200.5 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
416.9 Nm/tonne
175.9 Nm/tonne
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
Trafic Passenger
Gearbox
3-Speed DHT
9-Speed EAG9 Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front Engine, 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 Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Gears
3
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
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 Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DHT
Torque Converter 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
9
Spec
C9 SHS
Trafic Passenger
Claimed Mileage
71.4 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
24.7 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
71.4 km/l
13.9 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
80
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
Trafic Passenger
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
Standard
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
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C9 SHS
Trafic Passenger
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
C9 SHS
Trafic Passenger
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Imitation Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Driver
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Removable Rear Benches
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual Height and Reach
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Techno+ Imitation Leather
Spec
C9 SHS
Trafic Passenger
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
8-inch Easy Link Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Spec
C9 SHS
Trafic Passenger
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
This C9 SHS and Trafic Passenger 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: C9 SHS 92 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs Trafic Passenger 90.
Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs Trafic Passenger 88.
Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS not separately scored vs Trafic Passenger 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C9 SHS leads by 14 points
C9 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Trafic Passenger remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C9 SHS
Performance
92/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
69/100
Trafic Passenger
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
88/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C9 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 73 pts for Trafic Passenger
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 SHS leads. However, Trafic Passenger may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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