As the crossover slowly replaces the humble hatchback as the vehicle body style choice of the masses, these high-riding products become more numerous, and therefore, the segment in which they compete becomes more competitive. One of the newest crossovers launched in the local market is the Omoda C5, and if you're looking to buy one but need to sell your current vehicle first, AutoTrader can get you an Instant Offer!
The Omoda certainly appears impressive, but how do its running costs compare with the Honda BR-V and Mitsubishi ASX?
The figures
Omoda C5 1.5T 230T Lux S | Honda BR-V 1.5 Elegance | Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 LS auto | |
Engine size | 4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo petrol | 4-cyl, 1.5-litre petrol | 4-cyl, 2.0-litre petrol |
Power/Torque | 115 kW/230 Nm | 89 kW/145 Nm | 110 kW/197 Nm |
Gearbox | CVT | CVT | CVT |
Seats | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Airbags | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Driven wheels | Front | Front | Front |
Load Capacity | 378-litres | 244-litres | 406-litres |
Fuel capacity | 51-litres | 42-litres | 63-litres |
Claimed consumption | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.3 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km |
CO2 emissions | 169 g/km | 151 g/km | 184 g/km |
Service plan | 5-year/ 70 000km | 4-year /60 000km | 3-year/60 000km |
Price | R479 900 | R479 900 | R479 900 |
Related: Omoda C5 1.5T 230T Elegance (2023) review
Comparing the trio
Purchase price
The models we have chosen for this comparison are competitors from a pricing and body-style perspective. Monthly instalments are calculated throughout 72 months with a 10% deposit and no balloon or residual. The interest rate is set at 13%.
Omoda C5 1.5T 230T Lux S
With the instalment parameters in place, the C5 will work out at R8 670 per month over 72 months.
Honda BR-V 1.5 Elegance
With the instalment parameters in place, the BR-V will work out at R8 670 per month over 72 months.
Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 LS auto
With the instalment parameters in place, the ASX will work out at R8 670 per month over 72 months.
Fuel consumption
On paper, the Honda has the lowest claimed fuel consumption, followed closely by the C5 and then the ASX. The real-world figures produced by the trio, from our experience, have the order very much the same, with the BR-V being the lightest on fuel by a considerable margin, while the C5 and ASX are similar.
Service plans
All three contenders come with a service plan as standard, with the Omoda winning-out with a 5-year/70 000km plan, the Honda with a 4-year/60 000km plan, and the Mitsubishi with a 3-year/60 000km plan.
Verdict
Having examined the data for the first five years of ownership, we are confident that the Honda BR-V, with its frugal drivetrain, would be the cheapest of the three to run.
