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 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T-Cross remains close.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 35,000 cheaperORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · T-Cross from ZAR 399,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
ORA 5
T-Cross
Maximum Power
ORA 5150 kW
T-Cross85 kW
Maximum Torque
ORA 5260 Nm
T-Cross175 Nm
Engine Size
ORA 5Not Applicable
T-Cross1000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ORA 5Not Applicable
T-Cross18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
ORA 5175 mm
T-Cross188 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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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
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
T-Cross
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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
T-Cross
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Model Introduced Year
2026
2020
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
First generation T-Cross on MQB-A0 platform
Facelift History
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift in 2024 with updated features
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
On sale
published
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
-
1291 kg
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Length
4471 mm
4135 mm
Width
1833 mm
1760 mm
Height
1641 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2551 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
115 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
228 l
385 l
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1291 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1970 kg
1750 kg
Payload Capacity
415 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
10.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Standard
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
50 W
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic
Standard
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Air Vents
Yes
-
Rear Shelf Board
Yes
-
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
455 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
455 l
12V Accessory Socket
-
Standard
Speed Limiter
-
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Power Outlet
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.5
Multi Function Steering
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Speed Alert System
-
Adjustable speed limiter
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
-
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
t-cross
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1000 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
85 kW
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
175 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
65.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
135.6 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
T-Cross
Gearbox
Automatic
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4x2
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Electronic automatic gear selector
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
DCT
Drivetrain
FWD
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
21.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
40 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
18.2 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
40
Combined Driving Range
520 km NEDC
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
16.5
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
420 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Manual
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front-row reminder
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
No
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
No
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front row
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Integrated Brake Control
Yes
-
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Hold
Yes
-
Steering Modes
Light, Comfort, Sport
-
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front seat and backrest
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour rhythmic
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre leather
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
Cloth
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
-
Steering Type
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
Black
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, digital cluster, quality interior
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Floor Mats
-
Standard
Interior Colours
-
Black
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
SYNC
Voice Control
Yes
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Rear LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
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
6
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal | Eco | Sport
Not Available
Locking Differential
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
188 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
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Standard
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Not Available
Electric Power Steering
Yes
-
Front Track Width
-
1528 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1509 mm
Power Steering
-
Standard
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Not Available
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
127 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
Petrol
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
127
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
127
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
South Africa market model
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
548400 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Active local lineup
Starting Price
R599,900
548400
Starting Price Zar
599900
548400
Spec
ORA 5
T-Cross
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
8 years / 150,000 km
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This ORA 5 and T-Cross 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 T-Cross 34.
Efficiency index: ORA 5 90 vs T-Cross 69.
Safety-equipment index: ORA 5 88 vs T-Cross 81.
Practicality index: ORA 5 54 vs T-Cross 60.
Ownership-cover index: ORA 5 not separately scored vs T-Cross 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 11 points
ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T-Cross remains close.
Performance
ORA 5 +22
Efficiency
ORA 5 +21
Safety
ORA 5 +7
Practicality
T-Cross +6
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
T-Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 60 pts for T-Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, T-Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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