Verdict
The RM115,000 GWM Ora 5 costs RM3,800 less, returns a rated 4.4 L/100 km and has a 2,720 mm wheelbase, but its 272-litre boot is tight. The RM118,800 Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV brings a 58.9 kWh battery, 402 km EV range and a far more useful 480-litre boot. Both reach 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds. For Malaysian buyers with dependable charging, the J5 EV’s 130 kW DC capability and larger cargo area justify the small gap; the Ora 5 suits those who want hybrid refuelling flexibility and lower annual road tax.
Pick the GWM Ora 5 if you want the lower RM120 annual road tax, 4.4 L/100 km rated economy and a 100 mm longer wheelbase without relying on charging.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if you can charge regularly and want 402 km of EV range, 130 kW DC charging and a 480-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora 5 RM115,000; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM118,800.
- Road tax: GWM Ora 5 RM120 per year; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM180 per year.
- Motor output: GWM Ora 5 187 hp and 236 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 208 hp and 288 Nm.
- Wheelbase: GWM Ora 5 2,720 mm; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 2,620 mm.
- Boot space: GWM Ora 5 272 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 480 litres.
- Energy storage: GWM Ora 5 1.09 kWh battery; Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 58.9 kWh battery with 402 km range.
Ora 5
- RM3,800 lower purchase price.
- RM60 lower annual road tax.
- 2,720 mm wheelbase is 100 mm longer.
- 272-litre boot is 208 litres smaller.
- 187 hp and 236 Nm motor trails the J5 EV’s 208 hp and 288 Nm.
- No stated EV range or AC/DC charging capability.
J5 EV
- 480-litre boot, expanding to 1,284 litres with the rear seats folded.
- 402 km EV range, 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- Ventilated power front seats, panoramic glass roof and powered boot.
- Costs RM3,800 more.
- RM180 annual road tax is RM60 higher.
- 2,620 mm wheelbase is 100 mm shorter.
What the J5 EV 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 100 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the J5 EV: 480 litres against 272.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,000✓ | RM118,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM180 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,175/mo✓ | RM1,215/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,270✓ | RM3,337 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,751 | RM1,302✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM8.76 | RM6.51✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM25,704 | RM24,093✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 5.4 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 30 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1.5L Turbo Hybrid, combined output 223 PS / 476 Nm | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 187 hp | 208 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 236 Nm | 288 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1.09 kWh | 58.9 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 402 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 130 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Two-speed Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 2 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 4.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 175 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,471 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,833 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 272 litres | 480 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | GitiControl P10 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | — | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Multi-Collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| 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 | 19 Level 2+ ADAS: RCTA with Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Evasive Steering Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Door Opening Warning, Active Speed Limiter, Rear Collision Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED, Auto | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Synthetic Leather Upholstery | Six-way Power Driver and Four-way Power Passenger Seats, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Split-folding (up to 1,284 L cargo) |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single Rear Vent | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof (1.45 m) |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-A and 1 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear, 50W Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Ambient Lighting | Interactive Multi-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and OTA Updates | 13.2" 2K Touchscreen + 8" Digital Cluster, 8 Speakers, 50W Ventilated Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Entry and Start |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cornering | Full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Integrated Cruise Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Tailgate | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 540-degree HD Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| 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 |
| Warranty Notes | — | High-voltage battery warranty 10 years/200,000 km |
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). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Ora 5 vs J5 EV FAQ
Is the GWM Ora 5 or Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is the better fit for home or workplace charging, with 402 km range, 130 kW DC charging and a 480-litre boot. Choose the GWM Ora 5 for hybrid refuelling flexibility, lower road tax and its longer wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV costs RM3,800 more than the GWM Ora 5.
Which has the larger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has a 480-litre boot, 208 litres more than the GWM Ora 5’s 272 litres. Folding the J5 EV’s rear seats raises its cargo capacity to 1,284 litres.
How long does charging take?
The J5 EV's 58.9 kWh battery takes about 5.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak.