GWM ORA 5 vs Kia EV5

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 GWM ORA 5 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV5 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV5 counters with heated front seats. 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 Kia EV5 offers cloth & artificial leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the GWM ORA 5 and 2-zone in the Kia EV5.

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 Kia EV5 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Kia EV5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GWM ORA 5 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.3kWh (GWM ORA 5) vs 64.2kWh (Kia EV5), giving WLTP ranges of 435km and 400km. DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (GWM ORA 5) vs 150kW (Kia EV5).

Space & Comfort

The GWM ORA 5 measures 4,471mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 144mm shorter than the Kia EV5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 362L in the GWM ORA 5 and 513L in the Kia EV5, giving the Kia EV5 a 151L advantage.

For towing, the GWM ORA 5 leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 450kg 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 0.8 m tighter, 10.9 m against 11.7 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 electricity for the Kia EV5 about $874 a year (18.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $101 a year less for the GWM ORA 5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (GWM ORA 5) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV5).

Where each one leads

The GWM ORA 5: the higher braked towing limit (750kg against 300kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($773 a year against $874).

The Kia EV5: more power (160kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (513L against 362L).

The Verdict

GWM ORA 5 scores higher, 72 vs 71

The GWM ORA 5 scores 72 to the Kia EV5's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 31 points), safety (Kia EV5 ahead by 21 points), energy efficiency (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 14 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GWM ORA 5 costs about $101 less (16.1 kWh/100km against 18.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 362L in the GWM ORA 5, 513L in the Kia EV5.

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