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 5 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: the short answer
ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 395,095 cheaperORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · Outlander from ZAR 759,995
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
ORA 5
Outlander
Maximum Power
ORA 5150 kW
Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
ORA 5260 Nm
Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size
ORA 5Not Applicable
Outlander2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ORA 5Not Applicable
Outlander12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
ORA 5175 mm
Outlander210 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
ORA 5
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Outlander
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Outlander
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Fourth-generation Outlander
Facelift History
No facelift; first South African model year
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Medium seven-seat SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Length
4471 mm
4710 mm
Width
1833 mm
1862 mm
Height
1641 mm
1745 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2706 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
115 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
228 l
205 l
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1970 kg
2355 kg
Payload Capacity
415 kg
665 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
986 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
1014 mm
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Three-zone automatic
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
50 W
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Three-zone automatic
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rear Air Vents
Yes
-
Rear Shelf Board
Yes
-
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
PR25DD
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2488 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
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
12.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
89 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
100 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
245 Nm @ 3600 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
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
187 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
79.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
145 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
58.33 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
520 km (NEDC)
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 5
Outlander
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
5.694
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Electronic automatic gear selector
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
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
Yes
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
No
Transmission Speeds
1
1
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
55 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Not Applicable
Charging Type
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
55
Combined Driving Range
520 km NEDC
679
Electric Consumption
16.5
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
420 km
703 km
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
631 km
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Manual
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
No
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front-row reminder
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
No
Yes
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
No
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front row
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Auto Hold
Yes
-
Steering Modes
Light, Comfort, Sport
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Front
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Front seat and backrest
No
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour rhythmic
No
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
4-way manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
Leather-appointed
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
12.3-inch
USB Ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
9-inch
Voice Control
Yes
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
9-inch
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Rear LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
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
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
19.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
22.9 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal | Eco | Sport
No
Locking Differential
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
18.1 deg
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link
Electric Power Steering
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
185 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
-
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
819995 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
R599,900
819995
Starting Price Zar
599900
819995
Spec
ORA 5
Outlander
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
8 years / 150,000 km
-
In depth: how these cars differ
This ORA 5 and Outlander 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 5 56 vs Outlander 56.
Efficiency index: ORA 5 90 vs Outlander 49.
Safety-equipment index: ORA 5 88 vs Outlander 76.
Practicality index: ORA 5 54 vs Outlander 64.
Ownership-cover index: ORA 5 not separately scored vs Outlander 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 9 points
ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.
Performance
Level
Efficiency
ORA 5 +41
Safety
ORA 5 +12
Practicality
Outlander +10
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
Outlander
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 62 pts for Outlander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, Outlander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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