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.
ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.
Across starts ZAR 15,000 cheaperAcross from ZAR 349,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Across
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Across77 kW
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Across138 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Across1462 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Across16.1 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Across0 mm
ORA 5175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Suzuki Across
1.5 GLX 6AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Across
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
ORA 5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Across
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current market generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
Current market specification
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
On sale
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Length
4635 mm
4471 mm
Width
1855 mm
1833 mm
Height
1690 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2510 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
570 kg
415 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Hybrid
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
77 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
260 Nm
Combined Power
77 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
138 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
39.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
71.1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
58.33 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
FWD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
3.73
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Yes
Front Differential Lock
No
Open differential with electronic traction control
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
No
Open differential with electronic traction control
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Charging Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
55
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
700
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
650 km
420 km
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
420 km
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
No
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front row
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Yes
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
No
Front
Ventilated Seats
No
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
No
Multi-colour rhythmic
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Yes
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Driver door
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
50 W
Sunroof
No
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Automatic front wiper
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
9
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
9
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Emerald Green, Matte Grey, Ayers Grey, Hamilton White, Sterling Silver, Night Black, Brilliant Rose with a black roof, and Lake Blue with a black roof
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal | Eco | Sport
Locking Differential
No
Open differential with electronic traction control
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
16
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
437500 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
437500
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
437500
599900
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and ORA 5 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: Across 34 vs ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: Across 67 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: Across 87 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: Across 58 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs ORA 5 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
ORA 5 leads by 10 points
ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.
Performance
ORA 5 +22
Efficiency
ORA 5 +23
Safety
ORA 5 +1
Practicality
Across +4
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 61 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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