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Decision summary
GWM ORA 5 vs Hyundai Venue: the short answer
ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Venue remains close.
Recorded price context
ORA 5:
current from
ZAR 364,900
·
Venue:
last listed from
ZAR 343,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
ORA 5
Venue
Maximum Power
ORA 5150 kW
Venue88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
ORA 5260 Nm
Venue172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
ORA 5Not Applicable
Venue998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ORA 5Not Applicable
Venue16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
ORA 5175 mm
Venue188 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
Venue
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
Venue
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Model Introduced Year
2026
2019
Generation
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
Facelift History
No facelift; first South African model year
Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Body Style
Compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
On sale
discontinued
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1180 kg
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Length
4471 mm
4040 mm
Width
1833 mm
1770 mm
Height
1641 mm
1619 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
115 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
228 l
355 l
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1970 kg
1670 kg
Payload Capacity
415 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Four-door one-touch
All
Keyless Entry
Driver door
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
50 W
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic front wiper
No
AC Type
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Heated Mirrors
Yes
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Air Vents
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Shelf Board
Yes
Not confirmed
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1106 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1106 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Temporary T135/90 D17
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Rim Size
18-inch alloy
16
Sound System
6
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Driver door
Yes
Wireless Charger
50 W
Yes
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
998 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
178 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
74.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
145.8 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
Venue
Gearbox
Automatic
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Electronic automatic gear selector
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic column shifter
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
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 Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
45 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
16.4 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
45
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
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
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
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front-row reminder
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
No
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front row
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
360-degree panoramic view
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Hold
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Modes
Light, Comfort, Sport
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Front
Front
Ventilated Seats
Front seat and backrest
Front
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour rhythmic
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Grey synthetic leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Memory
Yes
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
8 inch
Voice Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
8 inch
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch
8 inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear LED
LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Wiper
Yes
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
LED
Not confirmed
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
LED Tail Lamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Rear LED
LED
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal | Eco | Sport
Not Available
Locking Differential
Open differential with electronic traction control
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
188 mm
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
215/55 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T135/90 D17
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Temporary T135/90 D17
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
18-inch alloy
16
Wheels
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Torsion Beam
Electric Power Steering
Yes
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent
Torsion Beam
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
4
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km tailpipe
125 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
Unleaded 95
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Ownership Role
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Private and family
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
414900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Historical listed price
Starting Price
R599,900
414900
Starting Price Zar
599900
414900
Spec
ORA 5
Venue
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
5
High-voltage Battery Warranty
8 years / 150,000 km
Not confirmed
Warranty Years
7 years / 200,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
5
In depth: how these cars differ
This ORA 5 and Venue 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 Venue 39.
Efficiency index: ORA 5 90 vs Venue 64.
Safety-equipment index: ORA 5 88 vs Venue 84.
Practicality index: ORA 5 54 vs Venue 61.
Ownership-cover index: ORA 5 not separately scored vs Venue 65.
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 9 points
ORA 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Venue remains close.
Performance
ORA 5 +17
Efficiency
ORA 5 +26
Safety
ORA 5 +4
Practicality
Venue +7
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
Venue
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM ORA 5
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 62 pts for Venue
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ORA 5 leads. However, Venue may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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