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
·
MG3:
current from
ZAR 269,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Maximum Power
105 kW
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
155 Nm
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine Size
Not Applicable
1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not Applicable
23.26 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
149 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
293 l
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
1308 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / 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 MG3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Ora Good Cat
+2 pts
Efficiency
Equal
Safety
MG3
+3 pts
Practicality
Ora Good Cat
+15 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Ora Good Cat
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Catalogue-index leader
MG3
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
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 stronger published space and capacity figures
MG3
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
MG3
Model Introduced Year
2022
2025
Generation
First generation Ora Good Cat, sold in South Africa from 2022 to 2024. Discontinued in favour of the newer Ora 5.
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
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.
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Five-door hatchback
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Compact Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Length
4235 mm
4113 mm
Width
1825 mm
1797 mm
Height
1596 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
149 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1620 kg
1766 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.25 m
Front Headroom
980 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1030 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
36 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not confirmed
293 l
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
1308 kg
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
458 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
500 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Front Track Width
1500 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1490 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
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
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Yes
Single-zone air conditioning
Power Windows
One-Touch Front and Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1050 l
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1050 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
Single-zone air conditioning
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Tyre repair kit
Air Conditioning
Yes
Single-zone air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rim Size
18 Inches
16-inch
Sound System
8
6
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multipoint Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
105 kW
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
155 Nm
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
155 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
425 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
118.50 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
324.92 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
63 kWh
1.83 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Gearbox
Single-Speed Fixed Ratio
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Single Reduction
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.2
-
Number of Gears
1
3
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Electric
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front-wheel drive
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Hybrid transmission
Transmission Speeds
1
3
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
Front-wheel drive
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Hybrid
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 Available
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
23.26 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
27.03 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
20.41 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
36 l
Emission Standard
Zero Emission
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC + CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
36
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
23.26 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
MG3
Airbags
6
6
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
Standard
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
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
MG3
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
EV Mode
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Seat Material
Fabric
PVC + Fabric
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
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1160 mm
-
Cup Holders
6
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Rear USB Ports
2 USB
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
PU
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
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
PVC + Fabric
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes — Full Digital
7-inch driver display
USB Ports
3
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25
10.25-inch
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8
6
Infotainment Screen
10.25
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
10.25
10.25-inch
Infotainment System
Not confirmed
10.25-inch infotainment display
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
LED Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRL
LED
Fog Lamps
LED Fog Lights
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
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
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
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
LED
Led Headlights
LED Headlamps
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRL
LED
Front Fog Lamps
LED Fog Lights
Not Available
Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Headlamps
Standard
Headlights
LED Headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
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
-
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
-
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Tyre Size
205/55R16
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
Premium Aluminium Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Regenerative + Friction Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Regenerative + Friction Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Tyre repair kit
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
16-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Diameter
18 Inches
16-inch
Wheels
Premium Aluminium Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electric
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
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
MG3-specific service plan
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / Free Scheduled Services
MG3-specific service plan
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Protection
-
Service Plan
3 Years / Free Scheduled Services
MG3-specific service plan
Service Intervals
20000
-
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
Warranty Years
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Basic Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Ora Good Cat
MG3
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
100 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
-
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
MG3
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
MG3
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
Not confirmed
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
Not confirmed
469900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
469900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
MG3 leads by 1 points
Ora Good Cat and MG3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Ora Good Cat +2
Efficiency
Level
Safety
MG3 +3
Practicality
Ora Good Cat +15
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
Ora Good Cat
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Mg MG3
leads the catalogue index with 66 pts
vs 65 pts for Ora Good Cat
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, MG3 leads. However, Ora Good Cat 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 MG3 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 MG3 40.
Efficiency index: Ora Good Cat 90 vs MG3 90.
Safety-equipment index: Ora Good Cat 89 vs MG3 92.
Practicality index: Ora Good Cat 63 vs MG3 48.
Ownership-cover index: Ora Good Cat 43 vs MG3 not separately scored.
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