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.
ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deliver 9 remains close.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 335,000 cheaperDeliver 9 from ZAR 699,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Deliver 9128 kW @ 3500 rpm
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Deliver 9420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Deliver 91996 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Deliver 910.75 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Deliver 9Not Officially Disclosed
ORA 5175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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LDV Deliver 9
Deliver 9 LWB High Roof
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Deliver 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
ORA 5
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Deliver 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African Deliver 9 generation.
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Three-seat large panel van
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
On sale
Segment
Van
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Length
5940 mm
4471 mm
Width
2062 mm
1833 mm
Height
2755 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
3760 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
12330 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
2361 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
4000 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
1580 kg
415 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.1 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
960 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
900 mm
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Applicable
Bore
83 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
92 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
160 km/h
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
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.21 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.89 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
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Available
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
3.73
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Open differential with electronic traction control
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Open differential with electronic traction control
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Charging Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
860.22
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Range Real World Mixed
800 km
420 km
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front row
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Seat Material
Fabric
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Multi-colour rhythmic
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Fabric
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Driver door
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50 W
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic front wiper
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Standard
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal | Eco | Sport
Locking Differential
Not Available
Open differential with electronic traction control
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Tyre Size
215/75 R16C
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
16
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
757100 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
757100
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
757100
599900
Spec
Deliver 9
ORA 5
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deliver 9 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: Deliver 9 66 vs ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: Deliver 9 44 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: Deliver 9 50 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: Deliver 9 78 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: Deliver 9 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.
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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 Deliver 9 remains close.
Performance
Deliver 9 +10
Efficiency
ORA 5 +46
Safety
ORA 5 +38
Practicality
Deliver 9 +24
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, Deliver 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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