GWM ORA 5 vs Honda Accord

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the GWM ORA 5. We hold no ANCAP data for the Honda Accord. 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 GWM ORA 5 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Honda Accord gets a 12.3-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM ORA 5 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord counters with wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

Drivetrain

The GWM ORA 5 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 260Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Honda Accord responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 335Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The GWM ORA 5 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 135kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Honda Accord is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GWM ORA 5 measures 4,471mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 504mm shorter than the Honda Accord at 4,975mm (2,830mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 362L in the GWM ORA 5 and 570L in the Honda Accord, giving the Honda Accord a 208L advantage.

For towing, the Honda Accord leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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 0.5 m tighter, 10.9 m against 11.4 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 GWM ORA 5 costs about $773 a year (16.1 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Honda Accord about $1,226 a year (4.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (GWM ORA 5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Honda Accord). Capped-price servicing: no data (GWM ORA 5), 5 years (Honda Accord).

Where each one leads

The GWM ORA 5: the lower starting price ($30,900 against $59,900), more power (150kW against 135kW) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Honda Accord: the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 362L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,000kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Honda Accord scores higher, 75 vs 72

The Honda Accord scores 75 to the GWM ORA 5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 8 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: value (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 11 points), performance (Honda Accord ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 362L in the GWM ORA 5, 570L in the Honda Accord. Warranty: 7 years on the GWM ORA 5, 5 on the Honda Accord.

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