GWM ORA 5 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

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
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L Petrol Current
ZAR 269,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM ORA 5 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: the short answer

ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 4 Pro remains close.

Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 95,000 cheaper ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ORA 5 Tiggo 4 Pro
Maximum Power ORA 5150 kW Tiggo 4 Pro83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque ORA 5260 Nm Tiggo 4 Pro138 Nm
Engine Size ORA 5Not Applicable Tiggo 4 Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy ORA 5Not Applicable Tiggo 4 Pro14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance ORA 5175 mm Tiggo 4 Pro170 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

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L

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

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
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Tiggo 4 Pro

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
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

Tiggo 4 Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ORA 5 Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
Facelift History No facelift; first South African model year Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2024
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Compact SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status On sale active
Segment Compact SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1309 kg
Spec ORA 5 Tiggo 4 Pro
Length 4471 mm 4318 mm
Width 1833 mm 1831 mm
Height 1641 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 115 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 228 l 340 l
Kerb Weight 1555 kg 1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1970 kg 1684 kg
Payload Capacity 415 kg 375 kg
Towing Capacity 2000 kg 1300 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 5.5 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm 975 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This ORA 5 and Tiggo 4 Pro 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 Tiggo 4 Pro 36.

Efficiency index: ORA 5 90 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57.

Safety-equipment index: ORA 5 88 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 91.

Practicality index: ORA 5 54 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 54.

Ownership-cover index: ORA 5 not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Pro 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 12 points

ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 4 Pro remains close.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 12 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 12 points
59
#2

Tiggo 4 Pro

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 57
Safety 91
Practicality 54
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance ORA 5 +20 Efficiency ORA 5 +33 Safety Tiggo 4 Pro +3 Practicality Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

ORA 5

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 54/100

Tiggo 4 Pro

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 54/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM ORA 5 leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 59 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, Tiggo 4 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

ORA 5 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 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.