GWM ORA vs Honda Civic

The GWM ORA starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda Civic opens at $35,900. That makes the GWM ORA the more affordable entry point by $3,910.

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 $35,189 and $39,490 respectively.

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

Both the GWM ORA and Honda Civic hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the GWM ORA and 89% for the Honda Civic.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 7 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GWM ORA and 6 in the Honda Civic. The GWM ORA adds a 360-degree camera that the Honda Civic misses.

The GWM ORA features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Honda Civic gets a 9-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Civic counters with wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting that the GWM ORA does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The GWM ORA uses a Electric producing 126kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Honda Civic responds with a Petrol making 131kW and 240Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Honda Civic has the clear power advantage at 131kW vs 126kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Civic is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM ORA measures 4,235mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 314mm shorter than the Honda Civic at 4,549mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Civic generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 270L in the GWM ORA and 333L in the Honda Civic, giving the Honda Civic a 63L advantage.

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

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM ORA) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Civic). The GWM ORA has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda Civic).