Verdict
The RM14,000 dearer GAC Emkoo is the family-sized choice: its 4,680 mm body, 2,750 mm wheelbase and 638-litre boot dwarf the Ora Good Cat’s 4,235 mm length, 2,650 mm wheelbase and 250-litre boot. Its 175 hp/270 Nm 1.5-litre turbo and 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time also give buyers a clear performance reference. The Good Cat counters with electric running, a 57.7 kWh battery rated for 400 km, 60 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L. Pick based on space versus EV use, not safety: both have six airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you need five-seat SUV space, a 638-litre boot and rear air-con vents, and prefer petrol power with a quoted 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if a 400 km EV range, 60 kW DC charging, 3.3 kW V2L and a lower purchase price matter more than boot and cabin space.
Key differences
- Price: GAC Emkoo RM123,800; GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800.
- Body and length: Emkoo is a 4,680 mm SUV; Good Cat is a 4,235 mm hatchback.
- Boot space: Emkoo 638 litres; Good Cat 250 litres.
- Powertrain: Emkoo 175 hp/270 Nm 1.5L turbo petrol; Good Cat 143 hp/210 Nm single motor.
- Rear suspension: Emkoo multi-link; Good Cat torsion beam.
- Energy use: Emkoo has a 55-litre fuel tank; Good Cat has a 57.7 kWh battery with 400 km range.
Emkoo
- 638-litre boot versus 250 litres.
- Longer 2,750 mm wheelbase and rear AC vents.
- 175 hp, 270 Nm turbo petrol with 8.8-second 0-100 km/h.
- RM14,000 more expensive.
- No V2L, DC charging or EV-only 400 km range.
- Misses the Good Cat’s auto parking, navigation and driver-seat memory/massage.
Ora Good Cat
- RM14,000 lower price with a 57.7 kWh battery and 400 km range.
- 60 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Gets auto parking, navigation, plus driver-seat memory and massage.
- 250-litre boot is 388 litres smaller.
- 445 mm shorter with a 100 mm shorter wheelbase.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension instead of multi-link, and no rear air-con vents.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,800 | RM109,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM80✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Torque | 270 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 143 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 210 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 57.7 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 400 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 mm | 4,235 mm |
| Width | 1,901 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,596 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,540 kg | 1,510 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 638 litres✓ | 250 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 215/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 215/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | GitiComfort 225 V1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Two-tone Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Two-tone Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Collision Waring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Door Open Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilated Driver's Seat | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory and Massage Functions, 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filter |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Yes |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Lane Change Assist |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 7 Year, 180,000 km Powertrain Warranty | 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty |
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.
Used Emkoo & Ora Good Cat for sale
Emkoo vs Ora Good Cat FAQ
Is the GAC Emkoo or GWM Ora Good Cat better?
The Emkoo is better for family space, carrying luggage and petrol-powered performance, with a 638-litre boot and 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The Good Cat is better for buyers able to charge regularly and use its 400 km EV range, DC charging and V2L.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo costs RM14,000 more than the GWM Ora Good Cat. That gap brings a much larger SUV body, 638-litre boot, multi-link rear suspension, rear air-con vents and a quoted 175 hp/270 Nm petrol powertrain.
Which one is easier to live with on longer journeys?
The Emkoo brings a 55-litre fuel tank, 638-litre boot and rear air-con vents. The Good Cat has a 400 km EV range and 60 kW DC charging, but its boot is 250 litres. The better fit depends on charging access and luggage needs.