Geely E5 EM-i vs Ford Puma

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.

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.

Ford Puma Discontinued model
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 Puma in South Africa

Ford Puma

1.0T EcoBoost ST-Line Automatic Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 459,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 92 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 16.4 km/l
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Decision summary

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

E5 EM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Puma remains close.

Recorded price context E5 EM-i: current from ZAR 599,999 · Puma: last listed from ZAR 389,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification E5 EM-i Puma
Maximum Power E5 EM-i73 kW Puma92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque E5 EM-i125 Nm Puma170 Nm
Engine Size E5 EM-i1499 cc Puma999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed Puma16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance E5 EM-i172 mm Puma170 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

E5 EM-i

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Puma

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

Which One's Right for You?

E5 EM-i

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Puma

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

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 E5 EM-i Puma
Model Introduced Year 2025 2023
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2021
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable 2024
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2021
Production Status active discontinued
Segment Passenger vehicle SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1325 kg
Spec E5 EM-i Puma
Length 4740 mm 4186 mm
Width 1905 mm 1805 mm
Height 1685 mm 1531 mm
Wheelbase 2755 mm 2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 172 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space 528 l 456 l
Kerb Weight 1770 kg 1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1775 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 450 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1200 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 5 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.4 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 981 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 947 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1047 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 898 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This E5 EM-i and Puma 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: E5 EM-i 39 vs Puma 40.

Efficiency index: E5 EM-i 79 vs Puma 64.

Safety-equipment index: E5 EM-i 91 vs Puma 98.

Practicality index: E5 EM-i 71 vs Puma 59.

Ownership-cover index: E5 EM-i not separately scored vs Puma 43.

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

E5 EM-i leads by 8 points

E5 EM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Puma remains close.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 55% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

E5 EM-i

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 79
Safety 91
Practicality 71
Leads by 8 points
61
#2

Puma

91% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Performance 40
Performance 40
Efficiency 64
Safety 98
Practicality 59
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Puma +1 Efficiency E5 EM-i +15 Safety Puma +7 Practicality E5 EM-i +12

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

E5 EM-i

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 79/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 71/100

Puma

Performance 40/100
Efficiency 64/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Geely E5 EM-i leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 61 pts for Puma

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, E5 EM-i leads. However, Puma 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 Puma questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.