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ZAR 862,700last listed
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Decision summary
Omoda C9 vs Toyota Quantum: 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.
Recorded price context
C9:
current from
ZAR 785,900
·
Quantum:
last listed from
ZAR 862,700
Five key differences
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Specification
C9
Quantum
Maximum Power
C9192 kW @ 5500 rpm
Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
C9400 Nm
Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
Engine Size
C92000 cc
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy
C911.8 km/l
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
C9165 mm
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
C9
Quantum
Model Introduced Year
2024
2021
Generation
Current South Africa C9 range
Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2021
Body Style
SUV
Bus
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
Passenger Van
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
C9
Quantum
Length
4775 mm
5265 mm
Width
1920 mm
1950 mm
Height
1671 mm
1990 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
143 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1872 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2281 kg
3445 kg
Payload Capacity
409 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
11 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Spec
C9
Quantum
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Leaf spring
Spec
C9
Quantum
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Automatic
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic
Air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
C9
Quantum
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Diesel
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
80.5 mm
92.0 mm
Stroke
98.0 mm
103.6 mm
Maximum Power
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
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
AWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.8 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
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
102 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
C9
Quantum
Gearbox
8 AT
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Manual lever
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
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
8 AT
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
RWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Spec
C9
Quantum
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C9
Quantum
Airbags
Multiple airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Vehicle Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 ISOFIX points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Vehicle Stability Control
TCS
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C9
Quantum
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard with guidelines
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard with guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
Quantum
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual vertical adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual recline
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Fabric
Spec
C9
Quantum
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
Quantum
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
Quantum
Approach Angle
Not Available
15.2 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
15.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
C9
Quantum
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
235/65 R16C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Standard spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
Quantum
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Spec
C9
Quantum
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
9 services / 90 000 km
Spec
C9
Quantum
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Historical passenger-transport reference
Price Zar
885900 ZAR
862700 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Historical listed price
Starting Price
885900
862700
Starting Price Zar
885900
862700
Spec
C9
Quantum
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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