Changan Deepal S07 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Discontinued model
Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
Hyundai IONIQ 5 in South Africa

Hyundai IONIQ 5

72kWh AWD Executive Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Discontinued model
ZAR 1,068,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 225 kW 🔧 605 Nm
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Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: the short answer

IONIQ 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deepal S07 remains close.

Recorded price context Deepal S07: current from ZAR 995,900 · IONIQ 5: last listed from ZAR 859,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 IONIQ 5
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW IONIQ 5225 kW
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm IONIQ 5605 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable IONIQ 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable IONIQ 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm IONIQ 5160 mm

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

Evidence for Hyundai IONIQ 5 72kWh AWD Executive

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Deepal S07

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

IONIQ 5

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

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

IONIQ 5

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Deepal S07 IONIQ 5
Model Introduced Year 2025 2022
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. First generation Ioniq 5 on Hyundai's dedicated E-GMP electric platform; 800V fast charging architecture allows rapid 18-minute charge from 10-80% at suitable DC fast chargers
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. Launched in SA in 2022; updates to battery specifications and charging capabilities followed; the car has been on Hyundai SA's EV flagship from launch
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2022
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Not confirmed
Body Style Coupe SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Passenger car Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg - 2190 kg
Spec Deepal S07 IONIQ 5
Length 4750 mm 4635 mm
Width 1930 mm 1890 mm
Height 1625 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 3000 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 72.6 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 527 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 2190 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg Not confirmed
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m Not confirmed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and IONIQ 5 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: Deepal S07 65 vs IONIQ 5 100.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs IONIQ 5 90.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs IONIQ 5 98.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs IONIQ 5 70.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs IONIQ 5 65.

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

IONIQ 5 leads by 9 points

IONIQ 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deepal S07 remains close.

Evidence leader 86 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 75% source coverage
86
#1 Evidence leader

IONIQ 5

75% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 98
Practicality 70
Ownership 65
Leads by 9 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 IONIQ 5 +35 Efficiency Level Safety IONIQ 5 +6 Practicality IONIQ 5 +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

IONIQ 5

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 70/100
Ownership 65/100

Deepal S07

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts vs 77 pts for Deepal S07

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, IONIQ 5 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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Deepal S07 vs IONIQ 5 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.