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 5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Swift Sport.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 105,000 cheaperORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · Swift Sport from ZAR 469,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Maximum Power
ORA 5150 kW
Swift Sport103 kW
Maximum Torque
ORA 5260 Nm
Swift Sport230 Nm
Engine Size
ORA 5Not Applicable
Swift Sport1373 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ORA 5Not Applicable
Swift Sport16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
ORA 5175 mm
Swift Sport0 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 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 5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Swift Sport
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Swift Sport
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Current market generation
Facelift History
No facelift; first South African model year
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Compact SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Hatchback
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Length
4471 mm
3860 mm
Width
1833 mm
1735 mm
Height
1641 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
115 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
228 l
265 l
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
920 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1970 kg
1380 kg
Payload Capacity
415 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
500 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
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
Yes
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
50 W
No
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
Not Applicable
AC Type
Automatic
Manual air conditioning
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
Swift Sport
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
K14C
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1373 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
12.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
103 kW
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
230 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
112.0 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
250.0 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
Swift Sport
Gearbox
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
2WD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
4.3
Number of Gears
1
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Electronic automatic gear selector
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
No
Transmission Speeds
1
4
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
37 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Yes
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
16.1 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
37
Combined Driving Range
520 km NEDC
700
Electric Consumption
16.5
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
420 km
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
600 km
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
No
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
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front-row reminder
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
No
No
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
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
No
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
Integrated Brake Control
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Applicable
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
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Auto Hold
Yes
-
Steering Modes
Light, Comfort, Sport
-
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Front
No
Ventilated Seats
Front seat and backrest
No
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour rhythmic
No
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre leather
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
Fabric upholstery
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
7
Voice Control
Yes
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
7
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear LED
No
Roof Rails
Yes
No
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
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlights
Yes
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal | Eco | Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Open differential with electronic traction control
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual parking brake
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Torsion beam
Electric Power Steering
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
145 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
-
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
R599,900
250000
Starting Price Zar
599900
250000
Spec
ORA 5
Swift Sport
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
8 years / 150,000 km
-
In depth: how these cars differ
This ORA 5 and Swift Sport 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 Swift Sport 45.
Efficiency index: ORA 5 90 vs Swift Sport 62.
Safety-equipment index: ORA 5 88 vs Swift Sport 67.
Practicality index: ORA 5 54 vs Swift Sport 42.
Ownership-cover index: ORA 5 not separately scored vs Swift Sport 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 18 points
ORA 5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Swift Sport.
Performance
ORA 5 +11
Efficiency
ORA 5 +28
Safety
ORA 5 +21
Practicality
ORA 5 +12
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
Swift Sport
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 53 pts for Swift Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, Swift Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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