GAC Aion V vs GWM ORA 5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the GWM ORA 5. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the GWM ORA 5 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the GWM ORA 5. The GWM ORA 5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the GWM ORA 5 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the GAC Aion V and 1-zone in the GWM ORA 5.

Drivetrain

The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The GWM ORA 5 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 260Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GWM ORA 5 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V) vs 58.3kWh (GWM ORA 5), giving WLTP ranges of 510km and 435km. DC fast charging peaks at 180kW (GAC Aion V) vs 120kW (GWM ORA 5).

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 134mm longer than the GWM ORA 5 at 4,471mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 362L in the GWM ORA 5, giving the GAC Aion V a 65L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GWM ORA 5's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 10.9 m against 11.2 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and electricity for the GWM ORA 5 about $773 a year (16.1 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $43 a year less for the GWM ORA 5.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 7 years / Unlimited (GWM ORA 5).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: the bigger boot with the seats up (427L against 362L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 7).

The GWM ORA 5: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($773 a year against $816).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 72

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the GWM ORA 5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (GAC Aion V ahead by 25 points), energy efficiency (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 6 points), value (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 4 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GWM ORA 5 costs about $43 less (16.1 kWh/100km against 17 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 362L in the GWM ORA 5. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 7 on the GWM ORA 5.

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