GWM ORA 5 vs Mitsubishi Outlander

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 in South Africa

GWM ORA 5

BEV Ultra Luxury Electric Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 260 Nm
VS
Mitsubishi Outlander in South Africa

Mitsubishi Outlander

2.5L Exceed CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 819,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

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 cheaper ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · Outlander from ZAR 759,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
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.

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 5

BEV Ultra Luxury

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mitsubishi Outlander

2.5L Exceed CVT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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 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

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

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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 5 leads by 9 points

ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 62% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

ORA 5

62% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 90 Check Practicality 54
Performance 56
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 54
Leads by 9 points
62
#2

Outlander

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 56
Efficiency 49
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency ORA 5 +41 Safety ORA 5 +12 Practicality Outlander +10

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View 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 index GWM 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.

ORA 5 vs Outlander 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.