GWM ORA 5 vs Skoda Yeti
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 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 Yeti: we're still completing kerb weight, ground clearance and turning circle.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$30,900est. RRP
- with the Skoda Yeti's standard kit: $30,900 (nothing to add)
$23,490RRP
- with the GWM ORA 5's standard kit: $26,090 (13 with no data, not charged)
3 added options
- Automatic Headlights: $2,600 for the Tech Pack
- Digital Radio (DAB+): in the Tech Pack, already counted
- Satellite Navigation: in the Tech Pack, already counted
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 Yeti 77TSI Active (Manual)
$23,490
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia
No published drive-away price on our record.
The GWM ORA 5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Skoda Yeti does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
Matching the GWM ORA 5's standard equipment adds 3 factory options ($2,600) to the Skoda Yeti, taking it to $26,090, still $4,810 under the GWM ORA 5.
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 GWM ORA 5.
Finance
≈$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.
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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. We hold no ANCAP data for the Skoda Yeti. 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 0 on the Skoda Yeti.
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 Yeti
- REC-001196 · published 15 Oct 2019Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmissions pressure accumulator can occur.Year range on the notice: 2008 - 2015
- REC-003799 · published 17 Jul 2017The gas generator of some front seat belt tensioners may have been incorrectly crimped onto the actuator pipe of the belt tensioner.Year range on the notice: the notice prints no build range
- REC-003689 · published 5 Apr 2016Due to a manufacturing fault the side airbags may deploy abnormally during an accident.Year range on the notice: the notice prints no build range
- 1 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
Both come with modern infotainment systems.
The GWM ORA 5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Yeti. 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 Skoda Yeti offers fabric.
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 Yeti responds with a 4 cylinder inline turbocharged engine with high pressure direct injection making 77kW and 175Nm, paired to a 6-speed manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.4 seconds.
The GWM ORA 5 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 77kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GWM ORA 5 is 3.4s 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, 248mm longer than the Skoda Yeti at 4,223mm (2,578mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM ORA 5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 362L in the GWM ORA 5 and 321L in the Skoda Yeti, giving the GWM ORA 5 a 41L advantage.
For towing, the Skoda Yeti leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The GWM ORA 5 turns in a 10.9 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Skoda Yeti's turning circle is not on our record.
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 Yeti about $1,710 a year (6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (GWM ORA 5) and 3 years / Unlimited (Skoda Yeti).
Where each one leads
The GWM ORA 5: more power (150kW against 77kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (362L against 321L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 3).
The Skoda Yeti: the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 750kg).
The Verdict
Level: here's what splits them
The GWM ORA 5 (72) and Skoda Yeti (62) are too close to call on the figures we hold. What splits them: performance (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 18 points), value (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 16 points), reliability (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 362L in the GWM ORA 5, 321L in the Skoda Yeti. Warranty: 7 years on the GWM ORA 5, 3 on the Skoda Yeti.
Ways to buy
For the GWM ORA 5.
Finance
≈$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 Yeti?
The Skoda Yeti is the cheapest at $23,490 before on-road costs. That undercuts the GWM ORA 5 by $7,410.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
We hold no ANCAP data for GWM ORA 5 and Skoda Yeti, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The GWM ORA 5 has the largest boot at 362L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Skoda Yeti has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The GWM ORA 5 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The GWM ORA 5 makes the most power at 150kW. The GWM ORA 5 is quickest to 100km/h in 8s.
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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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