A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
C9 and T9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T9 Double Cab starts ZAR 236,000 cheaperC9 from ZAR 785,900 · T9 Double Cab from ZAR 549,900
Five key differences
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Specification
C9
T9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
C9192 kW @ 5500 rpm
T9 Double Cab144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
C9400 Nm
T9 Double Cab487 Nm
Engine Size
C92000 cc
T9 Double Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C911.8 km/l
T9 Double Cab12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
C9165 mm
T9 Double Cab210 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Omoda C9
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
C9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
T9 Double Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C9 range
Current South African T9 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Length
4775 mm
5330 mm
Width
1920 mm
1965 mm
Height
1671 mm
1920 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
143 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1872 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2281 kg
2945 kg
Payload Capacity
409 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.2 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
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
-
AC Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1999 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
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
98.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
487 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
AWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
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
Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow
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
T9 Double Cab
Gearbox
8 AT
ZF 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
RWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
8 AT
ZF 8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
AWD
4×2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
76 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
12.66 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65
76
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
T9 Double Cab
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 points
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
27 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
-
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
18
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current South African double-cab bakkie derivative
Price Zar
885900 ZAR
629900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
885900
629900
Starting Price Zar
885900
629900
Spec
C9
T9 Double Cab
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 and T9 Double Cab 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 81 vs T9 Double Cab 74.
Efficiency index: C9 46 vs T9 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: C9 94 vs T9 Double Cab 85.
Practicality index: C9 68 vs T9 Double Cab 86.
Ownership-cover index: C9 not separately scored vs T9 Double Cab 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
T9 Double Cab leads by 2 points
C9 and T9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T9 Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
86/100
C9
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJAC T9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 74 pts for C9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T9 Double Cab leads. However, C9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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