GWM ORA 5 vs Hyundai Venue

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.

Hyundai Venue 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
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Hyundai Venue in South Africa

Hyundai Venue

1.0T DCT Executive Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 414,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 88 kW 🔧 172 Nm ⛽ 16.4 km/l
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Decision summary

GWM ORA 5 vs Hyundai Venue: the short answer

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.

Recorded price context ORA 5: current from ZAR 364,900 · Venue: last listed from ZAR 343,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
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.

Evidence for Hyundai Venue 1.0T DCT Executive

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

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 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 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 - 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
Fuel Tank Capacity - 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space - 355 l
Kerb Weight - 1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1670 kg
Seating Capacity - 5 seats
Doors - 5 doors

In depth: how these cars differ

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

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Index Withheld

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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.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

ORA 5 vs Venue questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.