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.
GWM Ora 03 vs Toyota Starlet Cross: the short answer
Ora 03 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Starlet Cross remains close.
Starlet Cross starts ZAR 382,050 cheaperOra 03 from ZAR 686,950 · Starlet Cross from ZAR 304,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Maximum Power
Ora 03126 kW
Starlet Cross77 kW
Maximum Torque
Ora 03250 Nm
Starlet Cross140 Nm
Engine Size
Ora 03Not Applicable
Starlet Cross1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ora 03Not Applicable
Starlet Cross18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ora 03145 mm
Starlet Cross185 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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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)
Specification evidence leader
Ora 03
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Starlet Cross
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Ora 03
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Starlet Cross
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2022
Generation
Current South African Ora 03 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First generation Starlet Cross for SA market
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.
Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
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.
White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1685 kg
1080 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Length
4235 mm
4055 mm
Width
1825 mm
1740 mm
Height
1603 mm
1575 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
115 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
228 l
270 l
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
1080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2120 kg
1480 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1600 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
5.1 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
881 mm
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual AC
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
270 l
AC Type
Not Available
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5
5 Years / 150,000 km
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Full-grain leather
Fabric
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
ora-03
starlet-cross
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
flagship
top
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Compact
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Not Available
Voice Command Support
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
11.8 sec
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Rear
Sound System
Not Available
4
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Standard
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
126 kW
77 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
140 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
74.8 kW/tonne
71.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
148.4 Nm/tonne
129.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
FF
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
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
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
14.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
42 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
42
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
Starlet Cross
Airbags
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
4
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
4
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
4
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
4
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
4
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Seat Material
Full-grain leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
5
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual 6-Way
Fabric Seats
Full-grain leather
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
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.
7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, air conditioning, 5-seat layout
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Full-grain leather
Fabric
Interior Colours
3
5
Seat Trim
Full-grain leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 6-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Infotainment System
SYNC
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
8-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Standard
Touchscreen
SYNC
8-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Not Available
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
Infotainment Display
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
Not Available
4
Audio System
-
4
Display Audio
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Voice Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
5
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Body Type
Hatchback
SUV
Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
5
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
DRL
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Standard
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard
Led Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
-
Standard
Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlight Type
Not Available
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
185 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Tyre Size
Not Available
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Compact
Tyre Type
-
195/55 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Compact
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
-
Standard
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Service Interval
10000
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Intervals
10000
-
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
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
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
128 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Electric
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
0
128
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
128
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Price Zar
805950 ZAR
375900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
805950
375900
Starting Price Zar
805950
375900
Spec
Ora 03
Starlet Cross
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
8
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ora 03 and Starlet Cross 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 Starlet Cross 34.
Efficiency index: Ora 03 90 vs Starlet Cross 70.
Safety-equipment index: Ora 03 not separately scored vs Starlet Cross 70.
Practicality index: Ora 03 52 vs Starlet Cross 55.
Ownership-cover index: Ora 03 65 vs Starlet Cross 43.
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 03 leads by 9 points
Ora 03 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Starlet Cross remains close.
Performance
Ora 03 +18
Efficiency
Ora 03 +20
Practicality
Starlet Cross +3
Ownership
Ora 03 +22
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ora 03
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Ownership
65/100
Starlet Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Ora 03
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 54 pts for Starlet Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ora 03 leads. However, Starlet Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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