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.
Recorded price context
Ora Good Cat:
last listed from
ZAR 449,900
·
Kwid:
current from
ZAR 178,799
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Maximum Power
105 kW
50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
155 Nm
91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Engine Size
Not Applicable
999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not Applicable
20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
180 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
279 l
Airbags
6
Front airbags
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
736 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Ora Good Cat and Kwid are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Ora Good Cat
+16 pts
Efficiency
Ora Good Cat
+14 pts
Safety
Kwid
+2 pts
Practicality
Ora Good Cat
+9 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Ora Good Cat
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Kwid
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Ora Good Cat
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Kwid
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
First generation Ora Good Cat, sold in South Africa from 2022 to 2024. Discontinued in favour of the newer Ora 5.
Current South Africa Kwid range
Facelift History
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.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
736 kg
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Length
4235 mm
3731 mm
Width
1825 mm
1579 mm
Height
1596 mm
1513 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2422 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
180 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1620 kg
1168 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Front Headroom
980 mm
-
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
1030 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
28 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not confirmed
279 l
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
736 kg
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Front Track Width
1500 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1490 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Gas Dampers
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Yes
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
One-Touch Front and Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1050 l
620 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
1050 l
620 l
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric Fold
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V Sockets
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
AC Type
Yes
Manual / automatic by trim
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Yes
Manual / automatic by trim
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18 Inches
14-inch
Sound System
8
4-6
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
999 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
105 kW
50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
155 Nm
91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
150 km/h
152 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
67.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
123.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
63 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
420 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
8 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Gearbox
Single-Speed Fixed Ratio
Manual
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Single Reduction
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.2
-
Number of Gears
1
Not Available
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Electric
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Manual clutch
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
FWD
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Available
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
FWD
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Manual
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
16.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
24.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
28 l
Emission Standard
Zero Emission
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC + CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
28
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
20.4 km/l
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Airbags
6
Front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Electronic
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Remote Keyless
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Seats
Standard
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Electronic
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
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
Front and Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric or cloth trim
Seat Adjustment
Electric 6-Way Driver
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
-
Front Armrest
Front Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Yes with Cup Holders
-
Front Shoulder Room
1200 mm
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1160 mm
Not Available
Cup Holders
6
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Rear USB Ports
2 USB
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
Instrument Cluster Type
Full Digital Display
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Door Map Pockets
Door Pockets + Overhead
-
Leather Seats
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Fabric
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4-6
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes — Full Digital
Standard
USB Ports
3
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8
4-6
Infotainment Screen
10.25
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment System
Not confirmed
Touchscreen infotainment
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
LED Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRL
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED Fog Lights
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Alloy Wheel Design
Premium Aluminium Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Chrome Door Handles
-
Body Cladding
Plastic Body Cladding
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
-
Wing Mirror Type
Power Folding Mirrors
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
-
Door Handle Finish
Chrome Handles
-
Body Type
Hatchback
-
DRL
LED DRL
Standard
Led Headlights
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRL
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
LED Fog Lights
Not Available
Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Headlights
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Standard
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
180 mm
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Tyre Size
205/55R16
165/70 R14
Wheel Type
Premium Aluminium Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Regenerative + Friction Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Regenerative + Friction Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
254 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
240 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic Parking Brake
-
Tyre Load Index
92
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
18 Inches
14-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
18 Inches
14-inch
Wheels
Premium Aluminium Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Service Interval
20000
-
Approx Service Cost
800
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Engine Oil Capacity
0 — No Oil l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not Applicable
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / Free Scheduled Services
2 year / 30 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / Free Scheduled Services
2 year / 30 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Protection
-
Service Plan
3 Years / Free Scheduled Services
2 year / 30 000 km
Service Intervals
20000
-
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Warranty Years
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
118 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Applicable
-
Hybrid System Type
Pure Electric
-
Noise Level
62 dB
-
Variable Valve Timing
Not Applicable
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Electric
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Applicable
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Green NCAP Rating
Excellent — Zero Emissions
-
Idle CO2 Output
Zero
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Real-world City Mileage Min
15.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
18.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13.0 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
0
-
Spec
Ora Good Cat
Kwid
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
entry-value
Price Zar
Not confirmed
178799 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
entry-value
Starting Price
Not confirmed
178799
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
178799
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Ora Good Cat leads by 5 points
Ora Good Cat and Kwid are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Ora Good Cat +16
Efficiency
Ora Good Cat +14
Safety
Kwid +2
Practicality
Ora Good Cat +9
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Ora Good Cat
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
43/100
Kwid
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
54/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆GWM Ora Good Cat
leads the catalogue index with 65 pts
vs 60 pts for Kwid
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Ora Good Cat leads. However, Kwid may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Ora Good Cat and Kwid comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Ora Good Cat 42 vs Kwid 26.
Efficiency index: Ora Good Cat 90 vs Kwid 76.
Safety-equipment index: Ora Good Cat 89 vs Kwid 91.
Practicality index: Ora Good Cat 63 vs Kwid 54.
Ownership-cover index: Ora Good Cat 43 vs Kwid not separately scored.
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