MG HS 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.

MG HS in South Africa

MG HS

2.0T AT Luxury Petrol 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 665,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 170 kW 🔧 370 Nm ⛽ 11.63 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

MG HS vs GWM ORA 5: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

ORA 5 starts ZAR 135,000 cheaper HS from ZAR 499,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification HS ORA 5
Maximum Power HS170 kW ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque HS370 Nm ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size HS1986 cc ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy HS11.63 km/l ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance HS145 mm ORA 5175 mm

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec HS ORA 5
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation Current five-seat HS on MG's SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains. First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active. No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Five-door mid-size SUV Compact SUV
Model Year 2025 2026
Production Status active On sale
Segment Mid-size SUV Compact SUV
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec HS ORA 5
Length 4655 mm 4471 mm
Width 1890 mm 1833 mm
Height 1655 mm 1641 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm 2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 145 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l -
Boot/Cargo Space 507 l -
Kerb Weight 1590 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2065 kg -
Payload Capacity 475 kg -
Towing Capacity 750 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats -
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 5.65 m -
Front Headroom 968 mm -
Rear Headroom 964 mm -
Front Legroom 1044 mm -
Rear Legroom 980 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This HS and ORA 5 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

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HS 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.