Geely E5 EM-i vs Ford Everest

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.

Geely E5 EM-i in South Africa

Geely E5 EM-i

Apex Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 679,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW 🔧 125 Nm
VS
Ford Everest in South Africa

Ford Everest

3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,340,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 184 kW 🔧 600 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Geely E5 EM-i vs Ford Everest: the short answer

E5 EM-i and Everest are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

E5 EM-i starts ZAR 225,001 cheaper E5 EM-i from ZAR 599,999 · Everest from ZAR 825,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification E5 EM-i Everest
Maximum Power E5 EM-i73 kW Everest184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque E5 EM-i125 Nm Everest600 Nm
Engine Size E5 EM-i1499 cc Everest2993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed Everest11.8 km/l
Ground Clearance E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed Everest226 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

E5 EM-i

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Everest

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

E5 EM-i

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Everest

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec E5 EM-i Everest
Model Introduced Year 2025 2015
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2022
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Passenger vehicle Large SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Tare Mass Kg - 2450 kg
Spec E5 EM-i Everest
Length 4740 mm 4914 mm
Width 1905 mm 1923 mm
Height 1685 mm 1842 mm
Wheelbase 2755 mm 2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 528 l 259 l
Kerb Weight 1770 kg 2450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 3150 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 680 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 3500 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 7 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 3 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.9 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 972 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 953 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1058 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 912 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This E5 EM-i and Everest 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: E5 EM-i 39 vs Everest 91.

Efficiency index: E5 EM-i 79 vs Everest 52.

Safety-equipment index: E5 EM-i 91 vs Everest 81.

Practicality index: E5 EM-i 74 vs Everest 77.

Ownership-cover index: E5 EM-i not separately scored vs Everest 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

Everest leads by 7 points

E5 EM-i and Everest are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 67% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Everest

67% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 91 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 91
Efficiency 52
Safety 81
Practicality 77
Leads by 7 points
70
#2

E5 EM-i

51% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 79
Safety 91
Practicality 74
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Everest +52 Efficiency E5 EM-i +27 Safety E5 EM-i +10 Practicality Everest +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Everest

Performance 91/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 81/100
Practicality 77/100

E5 EM-i

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 79/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 74/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Ford Everest leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 70 pts for E5 EM-i

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, E5 EM-i may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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E5 EM-i vs Everest 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.