BYD ATTO 2 DM-i vs GWM ORA 5

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i in South Africa

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i

Dynamic DM-i Plug-in Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 489,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 72 kW 🔧 122 Nm ⛽ 19.6 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

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Not enough comparable data
Fuel Economy Not enough comparable data
🛡 Safety Not enough comparable data
📦 Practicality Not enough comparable data
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
ORA 5 starts ZAR 85,000 cheaper ATTO 2 DM-i from ZAR 449,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec ATTO 2 DM-i ORA 5
Maximum Power 72 kW @ 6000 rpm 150 kW
Maximum Torque 122 Nm @ 4500 rpm 260 Nm
Engine Size 1498 cc Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy 19.6 km/l Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 160 mm 175 mm
Boot / Load Bay 425 l -
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 1510 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats -
Warranty 5 years/150000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/150000 km drive unit 7 years / 200,000 km

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The Bottom Line

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ATTO 2 DM-i ORA 5
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation First South African ATTO 2 DM-i generation First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026 No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style SUV Compact SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active On sale
Segment Compact SUV Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Passenger vehicle
Spec ATTO 2 DM-i ORA 5
Length 4330 mm 4471 mm
Width 1830 mm 1833 mm
Height 1675 mm 1641 mm
Wheelbase 2620 mm 2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l -
Boot/Cargo Space 425 l -
Kerb Weight 1510 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2000 kg -
Payload Capacity 490 kg -
Towing Capacity 750 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats -
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 5.25 m -
Front Headroom 1020 mm -
Rear Headroom 960 mm -
Front Legroom 1100 mm -
Rear Legroom 760 mm -

Catalogue Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

How to Read This Comparison

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This ATTO 2 DM-i and ORA 5 comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

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