Suzuki Across vs GWM ORA 5

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.

Suzuki Across in South Africa

Suzuki Across

1.5 GLX 6AT Hybrid 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 464,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
GWM ORA 5 in South Africa

GWM ORA 5

BEV Ultra Luxury Electric Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 260 Nm
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Across vs GWM ORA 5: the short answer

ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.

Across starts ZAR 15,000 cheaper Across from ZAR 349,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
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

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Suzuki Across

1.5 GLX 6AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM ORA 5

BEV Ultra Luxury

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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 Performance Published 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

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

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.

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

ORA 5 leads by 10 points

ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 62% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

ORA 5

62% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 90 Check Practicality 54
Performance 56
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 54
Leads by 10 points
61
#2

Across

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 67
Safety 87
Practicality 58
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
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 score View 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 index GWM 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.

Across vs ORA 5 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.