Toyota GR Yaris vs GWM ORA 5

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.

Toyota GR Yaris in South Africa

Toyota GR Yaris

1.6T GR-Four Rally 6MT Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 897,400 ex-showroom
⚡ 200 kW 🔧 370 Nm ⛽ 11.5 km/l
VS
GWM ORA 5 in South Africa

GWM ORA 5

BEV Ultra Luxury Electric Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 260 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota GR Yaris vs GWM ORA 5: the short answer

GR Yaris and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

ORA 5 starts ZAR 532,500 cheaper GR Yaris from ZAR 897,400 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR Yaris ORA 5
Maximum Power GR Yaris200 kW ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque GR Yaris370 Nm ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size GR Yaris1618 cc ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy GR Yaris11.5 km/l ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance GR Yaris180 mm ORA 5175 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Toyota GR Yaris

1.6T GR-Four Rally 6MT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM ORA 5

BEV Ultra Luxury

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

GR Yaris

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

ORA 5

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR Yaris

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

ORA 5

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR Yaris ORA 5
Model Introduced Year 2021 2026
Generation First generation GR Yaris – purpose-built WRC homologation road car First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History High-performance 8AT added to the range in 2023 No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since 2023 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Hatchback Compact SUV
Color Note Circuit Yellow, White Pearl, Black -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active On sale
Segment Hatchback Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1280 kg -
Vehicle Type Hatchback Passenger vehicle
Spec GR Yaris ORA 5
Length 3995 mm 4471 mm
Width 1805 mm 1833 mm
Height 1455 mm 1641 mm
Wheelbase 2560 mm 2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 174 l 228 l
Kerb Weight 1280 kg 1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1620 kg 1970 kg
Payload Capacity 340 kg 415 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 981 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 957 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1038 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 885 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR Yaris 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: GR Yaris 85 vs ORA 5 56.

Efficiency index: GR Yaris 45 vs ORA 5 90.

Safety-equipment index: GR Yaris 90 vs ORA 5 88.

Practicality index: GR Yaris 46 vs ORA 5 54.

Ownership-cover index: GR Yaris 43 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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 7 points

GR Yaris and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 62% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

ORA 5

62% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 90 Check Practicality 54
Performance 56
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 54
Leads by 7 points
64
#2

GR Yaris

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Ownership 43
Performance 85
Efficiency 45
Safety 90
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR Yaris +29 Efficiency ORA 5 +45 Safety GR Yaris +2 Practicality ORA 5 +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

ORA 5

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 54/100

GR Yaris

Performance 85/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM ORA 5 leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 64 pts for GR Yaris

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, GR Yaris may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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GR Yaris vs ORA 5 questions

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.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

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.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.