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Which Omoda C5 is better: diesel or petrol?

The Omoda C5 is the new automotive fashion accessory that all city-dwelling trendsetters must have, but what drives this intelligent city crossover? We check out the drive train on the new Omoda C5.

Author - Lawrence Minnie
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Diesel or Petrol

Chinese automaker Chery introduced the Omoda sub-brand at the beginning of 2023 to a market already rather busy with fashionable city crossovers. The Omoda represents a step-up for Chery, who had already taken the SA market by storm with the value-for-money Tiggo range.

Related: Omoda C5 1.5T 230T Elegance (2023) review

Chery is the largest engine manufacturer in China and has won multiple awards for their advanced engine designs, and the power plant in the new Omoda C5 is no exception. 

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Fuel type

The Omoda C5 is only available with a 1.5l turbo petrol engine; thus, no diesel option is available in South Africa. Returning a claimed 6.9l/100km, the petrol engine in the Omoda C5 is as frugal as the vehicle is stylish.

Is the Omoda C5 a petrol or a diesel?

Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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