GWM ORA 5 vs Nissan Qashqai

The GWM ORA 5 starts from $30,900 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Qashqai opens at $34,665. That makes the GWM ORA 5 the more affordable entry point by $3,765.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $33,990 and $38,132 respectively.

The GWM ORA 5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Nissan Qashqai, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The GWM ORA 5 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan Qashqai gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM ORA 5 stands out with V2L that you will not find on the Nissan Qashqai. 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 Nissan Qashqai offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the GWM ORA 5 and 2-zone in the Nissan Qashqai.

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 Nissan Qashqai responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.8 seconds.

The GWM ORA 5 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM ORA 5 is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM ORA 5 measures 4,471mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 46mm longer than the Nissan Qashqai at 4,425mm (2,665mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM ORA 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 362L in the GWM ORA 5 and 430L in the Nissan Qashqai, giving the Nissan Qashqai a 68L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan Qashqai leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM ORA 5) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Qashqai). The GWM ORA 5 has longer coverage.