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 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hiace.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 316,000 cheaperHiace from ZAR 680,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Hiace
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Hiace75 kW
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Hiace260 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Hiace2494 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Hiace11.8 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Hiace175 mm
ORA 5175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Toyota Hiace
2.5D Panel Van MT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Hiace
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
ORA 5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Hiace
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
Hiace
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2019
2026
Generation
H300 generation – front-engine layout replacing the previous cab-over design
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
Current H300 generation launched in SA in 2019 – major redesign from rear-engine layout
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2019
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Van
Compact SUV
Color Note
White, Silver
-
Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
On sale
Segment
Van
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2080 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Van
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Length
5380 mm
4471 mm
Width
1880 mm
1833 mm
Height
2285 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2985 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
5200 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3500 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
1420 kg
415 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
992 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
960 mm
Front Legroom
1032 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
900 mm
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Multi-link independent
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Multi-link independent
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual AC
Automatic
Power Windows
Front Only
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Driver door
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50 W
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic front wiper
Boot Space Seats Folded
5200 l
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Front Only
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5
-
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
Front Only
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Split
Standard
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Fabric
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Temporary T135/90 D17
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt
-
Voice Command
Not Available
-
Voice Command Support
Not Available
-
Accelerator 0 100
18.0 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Automatic
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Bottle Holders
Standard
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
Front Only
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Sonar
Not Available
-
Sound System
2
6
Source Model Column
hiace
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Not Available
Yes
Trim Level
base
-
Unlocking
Not Available
Driver door
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
50 W
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2494 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
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
75 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
260 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
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
150 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
18.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
36.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
125 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
Hiace
ORA 5
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FR
FWD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.73
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type
5-Speed Manual
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
RWD/
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
11.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 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
70
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
420 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Hiace
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
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
2
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
2
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front row
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Hiace
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
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
-
Parking Sensor
Not Available
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
-
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
-
Reversing Camera
Not Available
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Seat Material
Fabric
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seat and backrest
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi-colour rhythmic
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Cup Holders
Standard
-
Rear USB Ports
1
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Microfibre leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
Fabric Seats
Fabric
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-way electric
Armrest Front
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Commercial-focused interior, large cargo area, basic but durable fittings
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
-
Interior Colours
2
-
Seat Fold Type
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Fabric
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Infotainment System
6.8-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
2
6
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
1
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
6.8-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch
Infotainment Display
6.8-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
1
-
Audio Speakers
2
6
Audio System
2
-
Display Audio
6.8-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1
-
Infotainment Screen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch
Multi Information Display
Not Available
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Not Available
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
Not Available
-
Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
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
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Van
-
DRL
Not Available
LED
Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Led Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Auto Headlights
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Front Only
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear LED
Headlamp Levelling
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal | Eco | Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Tyre Size
195/75 R16C
225/60 R18
Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Temporary T135/90 D17
Tyre Type
195/75 R16C
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Material
Not Available
-
Wheels
Not Available
-
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not Applicable
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Idle CO2 Output
209
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
209
-
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Real-world City Mileage Min
9.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
12 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
8.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
10 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
Hiace
ORA 5
Ownership Role
Base
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
680900 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
680900
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
680900
599900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hiace 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: Hiace 37 vs ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: Hiace 48 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: Hiace 44 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: Hiace 71 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: Hiace 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
ORA 5 leads by 22 points
ORA 5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hiace.
Performance
ORA 5 +19
Efficiency
ORA 5 +42
Safety
ORA 5 +44
Practicality
Hiace +17
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
Hiace
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 49 pts for Hiace
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, Hiace may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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.
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