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Volkswagen Caddy Cargo vs GWM ORA 5: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 101,800 cheaperCaddy Cargo from ZAR 466,700 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
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Specification
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Caddy Cargo81 kW
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Caddy Cargo300 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Caddy Cargo1968 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Caddy Cargo18.2 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Caddy Cargo144 mm
ORA 5175 mm
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Caddy Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Van
Compact SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
On sale
Segment
Van
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1706 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Length
4853 mm
4471 mm
Width
1855 mm
1833 mm
Height
1823 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2970 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
144 mm
175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
3900 l
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Kerb Weight
1706 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2350 kg
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Payload Capacity
644 kg
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Towing Capacity
1500 kg
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Seating Capacity
2 seats
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Doors
4 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
12.1 m
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Front Track Width
1571 mm
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Rear Track Width
1563 mm
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Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Electric Power Steering
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Yes
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Driver door
Push Button Start
Not Available
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Wireless Charging
Not Available
50 W
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic front wiper
Boot Space Seats Folded
3900 l
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Boot Space Seats Folded
3900 l
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AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
caddy-cargo
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Electric Folding Mirrors
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Yes
Heated Mirrors
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Yes
Rear Air Vents
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Yes
Rear Shelf Board
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Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
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Yes
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1968 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
81 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
260 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
47.5 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
175.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
58.33 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
Not Applicable
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Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
Manual
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
4x2
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
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Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
4x2
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
14.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
21.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
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Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Airbags
Front airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front row
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
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Yes
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Auto Hold
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Yes
Steering Modes
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Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi-colour rhythmic
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Microfibre leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Caddy Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
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Yes
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Infotainment System
Not Available
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
14.6-inch
Voice Control
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Yes
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
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
Body Type
Van
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Rear Wiper
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Yes
Rear Fog Lights
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LED
LED Tail Lamps
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Yes
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
144 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
144 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
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Rear Brake Type
Not Available
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
0 g/km tailpipe
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not Applicable
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
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7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
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8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Service Plan
Not Available
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
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12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Caddy Cargo
ORA 5
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
646650 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
646650
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
646650
599900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Caddy Cargo and ORA 5 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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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.
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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.
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