Verdict
For RM1,800 less, the GWM Ora 5 brings a hybrid system rated at 223 PS and 476 Nm combined, a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time and 4.4 L/100 km fuel economy. Its 2,720 mm wheelbase is 90 mm longer, which may appeal to buyers prioritising cabin packaging. The Chery O5 counters with a far more useful 378-litre boot, 106 litres ahead of the Ora 5, plus a powered tailgate, ventilated power front seats and a 360-degree camera. Both are locally assembled B-segment SUVs with front-wheel drive, multi-link rear suspension and AEB.
Pick the Chery O5 if you need the 378-litre boot and want a powered tailgate, ventilated power seats and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the GWM Ora 5 if you want the RM115,000 entry price, 223 PS/476 Nm hybrid output and a rated 4.4 L/100 km.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; GWM Ora 5 RM115,000.
- Powertrain output: Chery O5 145 hp and 230 Nm; GWM Ora 5 223 PS and 476 Nm combined.
- Length and wheelbase: Chery O5 4,400 mm and 2,630 mm; GWM Ora 5 4,471 mm and 2,720 mm.
- Boot space: Chery O5 378 litres; GWM Ora 5 272 litres.
- Fuel tank: Chery O5 51 litres; GWM Ora 5 55 litres.
- Transmission: Chery O5 six-speed wet DCT; GWM Ora 5 two-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.
O5
- 378-litre boot, 106 litres larger than the Ora 5's.
- Powered tailgate and 360-degree camera.
- Ventilated six-way power-adjustable front seats.
- RM1,800 dearer than the Ora 5.
- 145 hp and 230 Nm trail the Ora 5's 223 PS and 476 Nm combined output.
- 2,630 mm wheelbase is 90 mm shorter than the Ora 5's.
Ora 5
- 223 PS and 476 Nm combined hybrid output.
- Rated fuel economy of 4.4 L/100 km and a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Longer 2,720 mm wheelbase and 55-litre fuel tank.
- 272-litre boot is 106 litres smaller than the O5's.
- Manual tailgate versus the O5's powered boot.
- Single rear air vent versus the O5's rear vents.
What the O5 has over the Ora 5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Ora 5's wheelbase is 90 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the O5: 378 litres against 272.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,800 | RM115,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,190/mo | RM1,175/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,316 | RM3,270✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM1,751 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM8.76 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM25,704 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 1.5L Turbo Hybrid, combined output 223 PS / 476 Nm |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm | 148 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 240 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 187 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 236 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1.09 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Two-speed Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | 2-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) |
| Gears | 6 | 2 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 4.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,471 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,833 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,434 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres✓ | 272 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Giti GitiComfort F50 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | — |
| Safety Notes | — | ADAS standard: Intelligent ACC, FCW, AEB, TSR, speed limit warning, lane centring, LKA, LDW; higher spec previewed with LCA, BSD, DOW, ELK, RCTA/RCTB, FCTA/FCTB |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED, Auto |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Synthetic Leather Upholstery |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single Rear Vent |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide, Manual Sunshade | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front 15W Wireless Charger, 1 Front 12V Socket, 1 Rear USB, 1 Boot 12V Socket | 1 USB-A and 1 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear, 50W Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and OTA Updates |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cornering |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 50W wireless phone charger, front USB-A and USB-C ports, rear USB-C port, rain-sensing wipers, rose gold interior accents, ambient lighting; manual tailgate, single second-row air vent |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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O5 vs Ora 5 FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or GWM Ora 5 better?
The GWM Ora 5 is the stronger value for hybrid performance and rated economy, with 223 PS, 476 Nm and 4.4 L/100 km. Choose the Chery O5 if its 378-litre boot, powered tailgate, ventilated front seats and 360-degree camera matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Chery O5 costs RM116,800, while the GWM Ora 5 costs RM115,000. The difference is RM1,800, with the Ora 5 being cheaper.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Chery O5 has the bigger boot at 378 litres. The GWM Ora 5 has 272 litres, so the Chery gives you 106 litres more luggage space.