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.
RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ora 03 remains close.
RAV4 starts ZAR 76,950 cheaperOra 03 from ZAR 686,950 · RAV4 from ZAR 610,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ora 03
RAV4
Maximum Power
Ora 03126 kW
RAV4137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Ora 03250 Nm
RAV4221 Nm
Engine Size
Ora 03Not Applicable
RAV42500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ora 03Not Applicable
RAV421.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ora 03145 mm
RAV4186 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.
GWM Ora 03
400 Ultra Luxury
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Ora 03
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
RAV4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Ora 03
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Ora 03 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
Electric hatchback
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1685 kg
1725-1740 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Length
4235 mm
4645 mm
Width
1825 mm
1880 mm
Height
1603 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
115 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
228 l
732 l
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2120 kg
2230 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
947 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
882 mm
Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1650 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Tread (mm) 1650
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Not Available
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Moon roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Not Available
Auto Dual zone
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
5
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Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Moon roof
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seat Type
Full-grain leather
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Skid Plates
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Source Model Column
ora-03
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2500 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Petrol Hybrid
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
87.5 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
103.48 mm
Maximum Power
126 kW
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
221 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport, Trail, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
74.8 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
148.4 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
400 V
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
AWD E-FOUR
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard Front + Rear,
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic AWD Control
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
AWD E-FOUR
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
AWD E-FOUR
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
21.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
17.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
24.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
21.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
55
Combined Driving Range
420
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
16.5
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Airbags
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto, Rainsensing
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Seat Material
Full-grain leather
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver & Passenger Power
Fabric Seats
Full-grain leather
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver & Passenger Power
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ora 03 grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Full-grain leather
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Full-grain leather
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Infotainment System
SYNC
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard 12.3-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard 5PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
12.9-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
12.9-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Touchscreen
SYNC
12.9-inch
Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Approach Angle
-
25 deg
Departure Angle
-
23 deg
Wading Depth
-
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
186 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
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Tyre Size
Not Available
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Service Interval
10000
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
8 years 160 000 km
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
10000
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Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
107 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Electric
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
Ora 03
RAV4
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private and family
Price Zar
805950 ZAR
941800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
805950
941800
Starting Price Zar
805950
941800
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ora 03 and RAV4 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: Ora 03 52 vs RAV4 56.
Efficiency index: Ora 03 90 vs RAV4 84.
Safety-equipment index: Ora 03 not separately scored vs RAV4 94.
Practicality index: Ora 03 52 vs RAV4 68.
Ownership-cover index: Ora 03 65 vs RAV4 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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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
RAV4 leads by 12 points
RAV4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ora 03 remains close.
Performance
RAV4 +4
Efficiency
Ora 03 +6
Practicality
RAV4 +16
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
Ora 03
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 63 pts for Ora 03
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, Ora 03 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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