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.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Extended RangeElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearDiscontinued model
ZAR 499,900last listed
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 105 kW🔧 155 Nm
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceOra Good Cat
⛽Fuel EconomyOra Good Cat
🛡SafetyOra Good Cat
📦PracticalityOra Good Cat
🔑OwnershipBaleno
Recorded price context
Baleno:
current from
ZAR 269,900
·
Ora Good Cat:
last listed from
ZAR 449,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
105 kW
Maximum Torque
138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
155 Nm
Engine Size
1462 cc
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
Electric vehicle - no fuel use
Ground Clearance
150 mm
160 mm
Boot / Load Bay
314 l
Not confirmed
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
985 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
-
Not confirmed
Warranty
5
3 Years / 100,000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Both Baleno and Ora Good Cat are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Ora Good Cat
+8 pts
Efficiency
Ora Good Cat
+6 pts
Safety
Ora Good Cat
+4 pts
Practicality
Ora Good Cat
+8 pts
Ownership
Baleno
+33 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Baleno
Strengths
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:General Use
🏆 Overall Winner
Ora Good Cat
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Baleno
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Ora Good Cat
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Model Introduced Year
2022
2022
Generation
Second generation globally launched in 2022; entirely new platform and body compared to the first-generation Baleno; shares K15B engine with Fronx, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara for parts commonality
First generation Ora Good Cat, sold in South Africa from 2022 to 2024. Discontinued in favour of the newer Ora 5.
Facelift History
Second-generation Baleno launched in SA in 2022 as a full redesign on a new platform — wider, longer, and significantly better specified than the first-generation model; no facelift of the second generation yet
Good Cat received no significant facelifts during its two-year SA production run, though software updates refined battery management and driver-assistance behaviour for SA conditions.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Hatchback
Not confirmed
Color Note
Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Pearl Burning Red, Solid White
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
Hatchback
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
975 kg
Not confirmed
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Not confirmed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
Not confirmed
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Fixed Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
4.388:1
Single Reduction
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
3.2
Number of Gears
4
1
Transmission Type
4-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Electric
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Front Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
FWD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
4
1
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Automatic
Not confirmed
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
Electric vehicle - no fuel use
City Mileage
14.3 km/l
16.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.8 km/l
11.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Zero Emission
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
5.7 l/100km
Not confirmed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
5.7 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Efficiency
5.7 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
17.5 km/l
Electric vehicle - no fuel use
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC + CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption
5.7 l/100km
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption L 100km
5.7 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Economy Combined
5.7 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
37
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Electronic
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
2 Rear ISOFIX
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
Remote Keyless
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
Front Seats
Speed Alert System
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
5
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Active Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
6
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Electronic
Passenger Airbag
6
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Yes
360 Degree Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Rear
Not confirmed
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type
360-Degree Surround View
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Seat Material
Leatherette Seat Covers
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Electric 6-Way Driver
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Front Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
Yes with Cup Holders
Cup Holders
4
6
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
Yes
Rear USB Ports
0
2 USB
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Full Digital Display
Interior Colour Options
2
3
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
Driver Lumbar Support
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
Door Pockets + Overhead
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 Split Fold
Not confirmed
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Leatherette Seat Covers
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Not confirmed
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
Armrest Rear
Integrated in Seat Back
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Down
744
Not confirmed
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Panoramic sunroof on GL+, heads-up display on GL+, 9-inch touchscreen on GL+ with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control on GL+, paddle shifters on GL+, dual front airbags standard, ABS standard, rear
Not confirmed
Interior Trim Colour
2
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leatherette Seat Covers
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
2
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Belt Warning
All Seats
Not confirmed
Seat Fold Type
60:40 Split Fold
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seat Covers
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
1390 mm
1200 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1365 mm
1160 mm
Leather Seats
-
Yes
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Yes
Power Windows
All Four Windows
One-Touch Front and Rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Electric Fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
2 x 12V Sockets
Speed Limiter
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Yes
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Manual Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Four Windows
Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
Not confirmed
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Engine Warranty
4 Years
Not confirmed
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
Front Power Outlet
1 x 12V Socket
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.7
Not confirmed
Glovebox Cooling
All Four Door Pockets
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Yes
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
All Four Windows
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Split
60:40 Split Fold
Not confirmed
Rear Wing
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Leatherette Seat Covers
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Full Size Spare
Speed Alert System
Standard
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
Yes
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Voice Command
Via Smartphone
Not confirmed
Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100
11.5 sec
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Yes
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bottle Holders
4
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Not confirmed
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Wiper
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Wipers Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Glove Box
All Four Door Pockets
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Manual Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Socket 12v
1 x 12V Socket
Not confirmed
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
Not confirmed
Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Not confirmed
Rim Size
15 Inches
18 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Not confirmed
Sonar
Rear
Not confirmed
Sound System
6
8
Source Model Column
baleno
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Not Available
Yes
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
744 l
1050 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
744 l
1050 l
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Length
3990 mm
4235 mm
Width
1745 mm
1825 mm
Height
1500 mm
1596 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2650 mm
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Front Headroom
993 mm
980 mm
Payload Capacity
445 kg
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
985 kg
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
985 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1043 mm
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
890 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
160 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
314 l
Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1430 kg
1620 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
5.4 m
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Top Speed
175 km/h
150 km/h
Engine Code
K15B
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Bore
74 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
85.1 mm
Not Applicable
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
Not Applicable
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
10.2 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
63 kWh
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
105 kW
Maximum Torque
138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
155 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
140.1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
420 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
8 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
9-inch Digital Cluster
Yes — Full Digital
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Yes
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
FM Radio
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Yes
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
Yes
AUX Input
Not Available
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Yes
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
2
Not confirmed
Audio
Standard
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
6
8
Audio System
Standard
Not confirmed
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25
Multi Information Display
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Not confirmed
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Control
Via Smartphone
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Wired Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Radio
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Yes
USB Ports
2
3
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
LED DRL
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
LED Fog Lights
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
Premium Aluminium Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Chrome Door Handles
Body Cladding
Not Available
Plastic Body Cladding
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Power Folding Mirrors
Rear Wiper
Standard
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Chrome Handles
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
DRL
LED DRLs
LED DRL
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Auto Headlights
Standard
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRLs
LED DRL
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Four Windows
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
LED Fog Lights
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector Headlamps
Not confirmed
Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Headlight Type
LED Projector Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Approach Angle
17 deg
21 deg
Departure Angle
22 deg
24 deg
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Standard
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
Not confirmed
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
1 Rear Tow Hook
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
Not confirmed
Approach Angle Deg
17 deg
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
0 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle Deg
22 deg
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth Mm
0 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
150 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
150 mm
160 mm
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Tyre Size
185/65 R15
205/55R16
Wheel Type
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
Premium Aluminium Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Regenerative + Friction Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Regenerative + Friction Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Full Size Spare
Front Brake Disc Diameter
258 mm
254 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
200 mm
240 mm
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Electronic Parking Brake
Tyre Load Index
88
92
Tyre Speed Rating
H
H
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
18 Inches
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Full Size Spare
Tyre Type
185/65 R15
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
18 Inches
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Not confirmed
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Spare
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Wheel Material
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
Premium Aluminium Alloy
Wheel Size Type
15 Inches
Not confirmed
Wheels
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
Premium Aluminium Alloy
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Gas Dampers
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Not confirmed
Front Track Width
1480 mm
1500 mm
Rear Track Width
1480 mm
1490 mm
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
20000
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service
800
Battery Warranty
12 Months
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
Optional
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
Not Applicable
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
5000
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
3 Years / Free Scheduled Services
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
3 Years / Free Scheduled Services
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
Underbody Protection
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
20000
Engine Oil Capacity
3.7 l
0 — No Oil l
Service Plan
Not Included
3 Years / Free Scheduled Services
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Warranty Years
5
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5
3 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
Warranty
5
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km
0 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Pure Electric
Noise Level
68 dB
62 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Electric
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Not Applicable
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
Excellent — Zero Emissions
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
Zero
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Not Applicable
CO2 Emissions G Km
133
Not confirmed
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
Not Applicable
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
15.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
18.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
4.5 l/100km
11.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
6.0 l/100km
13.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
0
0
Spec
Baleno
Ora Good Cat
Ownership Role
Flagship
Not confirmed
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Not confirmed
Price Zar
341900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
341900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
341900
Not confirmed
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Ora Good Cat leads by 1 points
Both Baleno and Ora Good Cat are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Performance
Ora Good Cat +8
Efficiency
Ora Good Cat +6
Safety
Ora Good Cat +4
Practicality
Ora Good Cat +8
Ownership
Baleno +33
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Ora Good Cat
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
80/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
38/100
Baleno
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
71/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆GWM Ora Good Cat
wins with 60 pts
vs 59 pts for Baleno
In structured scoring, Ora Good Cat emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Baleno may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Ora Good Cat edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Baleno 67 vs Ora Good Cat 73. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Baleno 76, Ora Good Cat 80. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Baleno 71, Ora Good Cat 38. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Baleno 55, Ora Good Cat 63. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Baleno 34, Ora Good Cat 42. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Ora Good Cat edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Ora Good Cat scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Baleno and Ora Good Cat in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Baleno scores 34 vs 42.
Efficiency: Baleno scores 67 vs 73.
Safety: Baleno scores 76 vs 80.
Practicality: Baleno scores 55 vs 63.
Ownership: Baleno scores 71 vs 38.
Final structured scoring gives Ora Good Cat
the advantage in this comparison.
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