GWM Ora 07 vs Volkswagen Golf
Verdict
At RM169,800 versus RM185,990, the GWM Ora 07 is RM16,190 cheaper yet gives you a 201 hp/340 Nm electric motor, 83.5 kWh LFP battery and 640 km range. It is also much larger, at 4,871 mm long with a 2,870 mm wheelbase. The Volkswagen Golf counters with a handier hatchback body, a bigger 380-litre boot and a 1.5 litre turbo 48V mild-hybrid powertrain rated at 148 hp and 250 Nm. The Ora feels stronger on paper; the Golf is the tidier packaging play.
Pick the GWM Ora 07 if you want the cheaper car, full EV running, stronger output and more comfort kit for the money.
Pick the Volkswagen Golf if you want a smaller hatchback with the larger boot, petrol-hybrid refuelling and extra listed safety lighting tech.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora 07 RM169,800; Volkswagen Golf RM185,990
- Output: GWM Ora 07 201 hp/340 Nm motor; Volkswagen Golf 148 hp/250 Nm 1.5 turbo MHEV
- Size: GWM Ora 07 4,871 mm long/2,870 mm wheelbase; Volkswagen Golf 4,289 mm long/2,631 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: GWM Ora 07 333 litres; Volkswagen Golf 380 litres
- Wheels and tyres: GWM Ora 07 18-inch alloys with 235/50R18 tyres; Volkswagen Golf 17-inch alloys with 225/45R17 tyres
- Parking view: GWM Ora 07 6 front and 6 rear sensors plus 360-degree camera; Volkswagen Golf 4 front and 4 rear sensors plus reverse camera
Ora 07
- RM16,190 cheaper than the Volkswagen Golf
- 201 hp and 340 Nm electric motor with 640 km stated range
- Powered front seats with massage and ventilation, panoramic sunroof, head-up display and 360-degree camera
- Smaller boot: 333 litres versus the Golf’s 380 litres
- No front centre airbag listed, while the Golf has one
- Higher yearly road tax: RM160 versus RM90
Golf
- Larger 380-litre boot in a shorter 4,289 mm hatchback body
- IQ.Light Matrix LED projector headlamps, navigation and front centre airbag are listed
- Five-year manufacturer warranty has unlimited mileage
- RM16,190 more expensive than the GWM Ora 07
- Lower output: 148 hp/250 Nm versus 201 hp/340 Nm
- Manual front seats, no panoramic sunroof, no head-up display and no 360-degree camera listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 169,800✓ | RM 185,990 |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | LFP | — |
| Battery Capacity | 83.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 640 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 88 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-Speed DSG |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,871 mm | 4,289 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,789 mm |
| Height | 1,500 mm | 1,483 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,631 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 333 litres | 380 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Coventry Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Coventry Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Electronic differential lock (XDS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Center Airbag |
| 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 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | IQ.Light Matrix LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | 2nd Row Vents, single-zone |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 11-speaker Infinity Sound System | 12.9" Digital Cockpit Pro with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 7-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | 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 | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 90✓ |
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.
Ora 07 vs Golf FAQ
Is the GWM Ora 07 or Volkswagen Golf better?
For most buyers chasing numbers, the GWM Ora 07 is stronger value: it is cheaper, more powerful and has 640 km stated EV range. The Volkswagen Golf is better if you want a compact hatchback with a larger boot and petrol-hybrid refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora 07 costs RM169,800, while the Volkswagen Golf costs RM185,990. That makes the Ora 07 RM16,190 cheaper.
Which car has more boot space?
The Volkswagen Golf has the bigger boot at 380 litres. The GWM Ora 07 has 333 litres, despite being much longer and having a longer wheelbase.