Honda Amaze 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.

Honda Amaze in South Africa

Honda Amaze

1.2 Comfort CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 289,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 66 kW 🔧 110 Nm ⛽ 18.2 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

Honda Amaze vs GWM ORA 5: the short answer

ORA 5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Amaze starts ZAR 110,000 cheaper Amaze from ZAR 254,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Amaze ORA 5
Maximum Power Amaze66 kW ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque Amaze110 Nm ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size Amaze1199 cc ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Amaze18.2 km/l ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Amaze170 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.

Honda Amaze

1.2 Comfort CVT

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)

Amaze

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?

Amaze

  • 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 Amaze ORA 5
Model Introduced Year 2018 2026
Generation Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Sedan Compact SUV
Color Note White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active On sale
Segment Sedan Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 954 kg -
Vehicle Type Sedan Passenger vehicle
Spec Amaze ORA 5
Length 3995 mm 4471 mm
Width 1695 mm 1833 mm
Height 1498 mm 1641 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm 115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 420 l 228 l
Kerb Weight 954 kg 1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1380 kg 1970 kg
Payload Capacity 426 kg 415 kg
Towing Capacity 900 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 920 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 770 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 920 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Amaze 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: Amaze 26 vs ORA 5 56.

Efficiency index: Amaze 69 vs ORA 5 90.

Safety-equipment index: Amaze 50 vs ORA 5 88.

Practicality index: Amaze 56 vs ORA 5 54.

Ownership-cover index: Amaze 43 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 23 points

ORA 5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 23 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 23 points
48
#2

Amaze

86% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 69 Check Performance 26
Performance 26
Efficiency 69
Safety 50
Practicality 56
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance ORA 5 +30 Efficiency ORA 5 +21 Safety ORA 5 +38 Practicality Amaze +2

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

Amaze

Performance 26/100
Efficiency 69/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 56/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM ORA 5 leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 48 pts for Amaze

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, Amaze may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Amaze 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.