GWM ORA 5 vs Nissan Qashqai

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan Qashqai Discontinued model
GWM ORA 5 in South Africa

GWM ORA 5

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

Nissan Qashqai

1.3 Tekna CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 545,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 270 Nm ⛽ 17 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Not enough comparable data
Fuel Economy Not enough comparable data
🛡 Safety Not enough comparable data
📦 Practicality Not enough comparable data
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context ORA 5: current from ZAR 364,900 · Qashqai: last listed from ZAR 495,000

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec ORA 5 Qashqai
Maximum Power 150 kW 110 kW
Maximum Torque 260 Nm 270 Nm
Engine Size Not Applicable 1332 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Not Applicable 17 km/l
Ground Clearance 175 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 504 l
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight - 1450 kg
Seating Capacity - 5 seats
Warranty 7 years / 200,000 km 3

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec ORA 5 Qashqai
Model Introduced Year 2026 2007
Generation First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification Not confirmed
Facelift History No facelift; first South African model year Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Not confirmed
Body Style Compact SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status On sale Not confirmed
Segment Compact SUV Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg - 1450 kg
Spec ORA 5 Qashqai
Length 4471 mm 4425 mm
Width 1833 mm 1835 mm
Height 1641 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2665 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity - 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space - 504 l
Kerb Weight - 1450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1980 kg
Towing Capacity - 1800 kg
Seating Capacity - 5 seats

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

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How to Read This Comparison

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This ORA 5 and Qashqai comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

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