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 03 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiago remains close.
Tiago starts ZAR 497,050 cheaperOra 03 from ZAR 686,950 · Tiago from ZAR 189,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ora 03
Tiago
Maximum Power
Ora 03126 kW
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Ora 03250 Nm
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size
Ora 03Not Applicable
Tiago1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ora 03Not Applicable
Tiago20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ora 03145 mm
Tiago170 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)
Specification evidence leader
Ora 03
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Tiago
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
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
Tiago
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African Ora 03 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
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 with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Electric hatchback
Hatchback
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
Compact hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1685 kg
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Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Passenger Car
Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
Length
4235 mm
3767 mm
Width
1825 mm
1677 mm
Height
1603 mm
1535 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
115 mm
134 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
228 l
242 l
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
982 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2120 kg
1382 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
0 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
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
920 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
820 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
860 mm
Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Fully Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Fully Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
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Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Full-grain leather
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Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
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
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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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
Tiago
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1199 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.7:1
Bore
Not Applicable
77 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
126 kW
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
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
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
74.8 kW/tonne
64.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
148.4 Nm/tonne
115.1 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
Tiago
Gearbox
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.06
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual gear lever
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
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
20.00 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
13.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
16.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
35 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
20.00 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
35
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
Tiago
Airbags
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
2
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
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
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
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
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
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
Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
Seat Material
Full-grain leather
Melange Fabric Seats
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Fabric Seats
Full-grain leather
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual slide and recline
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
Melange Fabric Seats
Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
Infotainment System
SYNC
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch
Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
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
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
Approach Angle
-
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
-
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
145 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
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
Tyre Size
Not Available
175/60 R15
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
15-inch
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual handbrake
Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
Service Interval
10000
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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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
2 years / 30,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Service Intervals
10000
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Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
Ora 03
Tiago
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
119 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
Tiago
Ownership Role
Flagship
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
805950 ZAR
224900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
805950
224900
Starting Price Zar
805950
224900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ora 03 and Tiago 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 Tiago 30.
Efficiency index: Ora 03 90 vs Tiago 75.
Safety-equipment index: Ora 03 not separately scored vs Tiago 44.
Practicality index: Ora 03 52 vs Tiago 53.
Ownership-cover index: Ora 03 65 vs Tiago 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
Ora 03 leads by 14 points
Ora 03 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiago remains close.
Performance
Ora 03 +22
Efficiency
Ora 03 +15
Practicality
Tiago +1
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ora 03
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Ownership
65/100
Tiago
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
53/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Ora 03
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 49 pts for Tiago
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ora 03 leads. However, Tiago may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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