X50 I vs C5 I: which is better?
Belgee X50 I (2023–present) vs Omoda C5 I (2022–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Belgee X50 I
Omoda C5 ISpecifications
| Belgee X50 I | Omoda C5 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2023–present | 2022–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.5 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 147 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque, up to | — | 210 Nm |
| Gearbox | dual-clutch (DCT) | CVT |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | — | 4 400 mm |
| Width | — | 1 830 mm |
| Height | — | 1 588 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2 630 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | 51 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 8 650 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Belgee X50 I
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4) engine: the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4)): data limited; the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Omoda C5 I
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Chery 1.5 (SQRE4T15C) engine: some complaints of oil consumption and fuel dilution of oil on short winter trips
- Chery CVT25 CVT: complaints of jerks when pulling away and whine
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Chery 1.5 (SQRE4T15C)): data still limited; some complaints about oil consumption and fuel dilution of oil on short winter trips.
Gearbox (Chery CVT25 CVT): limited statistics; complaints about jerks when pulling away and droning.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: X50 I or C5 I?
X50 I: up to 147 hp, C5 I: up to 147 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: X50 I — about 8 650 ₸, C5 I — about 8 650 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.