GWM ORA 5 vs Skoda Superb
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Skoda Superb scores higher, 76 vs 72
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 14 Nov 2026, price 28 Oct 2026
GWM ORA 5
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$30,900
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 150kW
- Energy use
- 16.1 kWh/100km
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 362L
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Skoda Superb
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 no dataFrom
$67,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Liftback
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 195kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 589L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 72, but the GWM ORA 5 is $37,090 cheaper
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$30,900est. RRP
- no option data for this car
$67,990RRP
- with the GWM ORA 5's standard kit: $67,990 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
GWM ORA 5 Lux
$30,900
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 28 Oct 2026
$33,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by GWM Australia
About $134 a week in repayments ($33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Skoda Superb Sportline 195TSI 4x4 (Liftback)
$67,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 15 July 2026
$73,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Skoda Australia
About $319 a week in repayments ($73,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The GWM ORA 5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Skoda Superb does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the GWM ORA 5 at $33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GWM ORA 5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
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.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the GWM ORA 5 and 7 on the Skoda Superb.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
GWM ORA 5
None open on our record
Skoda Superb
- REC-005899 · published 19 Feb 2024Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2024
- REC-005419 · published 28 Apr 2022Due to manufacturing issue, the engine compartment cover may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2022
- REC-001200 · published 15 Mar 2020The front turn signal may fail and the failure may not be detected, resulting in no warning lights or sounds being activated.Year range on the notice: 2015 - 2018
- 6 more on the model page.
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.
How long to charge
58.3kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 120kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 120kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The GWM ORA 5 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Superb gets a 9.2-inch display and 10.3-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 Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb counters with wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Skoda Superb responds with a Petrol making 195kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.
The Skoda Superb has the clear power advantage at 195kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Superb is 2.4s 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, 441mm shorter than the Skoda Superb at 4,912mm (2,841mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Superb generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 362L in the GWM ORA 5 and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 227L advantage.
For towing, the Skoda Superb leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,450kg 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 0.2 m tighter, 10.9 m against 11.1 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 Skoda Superb about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (GWM ORA 5) and 7 years / Unlimited (Skoda Superb). Capped-price servicing: no data (GWM ORA 5), 6 years (Skoda Superb).
Where each one leads
The GWM ORA 5: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Skoda Superb.
The Skoda Superb: more power (195kW against 150kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (589L against 362L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 750kg).
The Verdict
Skoda Superb scores higher, 76 vs 72
The Skoda Superb scores 76 to the GWM ORA 5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Skoda Superb ahead by 27 points), performance (Skoda Superb ahead by 26 points), value (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 18 points). Boot space with the seats up: 362L in the GWM ORA 5, 589L in the Skoda Superb.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the GWM ORA 5 at $33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GWM ORA 5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, GWM ORA 5 and Skoda Superb?
The GWM ORA 5 is the cheapest at $30,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Skoda Superb by $37,090.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Skoda Superb holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). We hold no ANCAP data for GWM ORA 5, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Skoda Superb has the largest boot at 589L with the seats up (1,795L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Skoda Superb has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Skoda Superb makes the most power at 195kW. The Skoda Superb is quickest to 100km/h in 5.6s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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