Verdict
The RM24,900 gap puts the GWM Ora Good Cat at RM109,800, buying a 143 hp/210 Nm electric motor, 57.7 kWh battery with 400 km range, 60 kW DC charging and a far richer cabin. Its 2,650 mm wheelbase is 50 mm longer, but the Honda City is the practical load carrier: 519 litres plays 250 litres. The Honda’s 119 hp, 1.5-litre petrol drivetrain returns a rated 5.6 L/100 km, reaches 196 km/h and has a 40-litre tank. Choose based on charging access and boot needs, not just equipment count.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you can charge regularly and want 400 km EV range, 210 Nm, a 360-degree camera and a panoramic sunroof.
Pick the Honda City if you need the 519-litre boot, a 40-litre petrol tank and the lower RM84,900 entry price.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Honda City RM84,900
- Powertrain: GWM Ora Good Cat 143 hp/210 Nm electric motor; Honda City 119 hp/145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine
- Energy use: GWM Ora Good Cat 57.7 kWh battery and 400 km range; Honda City 40-litre tank and rated 5.6 L/100 km
- Boot space: GWM Ora Good Cat 250 litres; Honda City 519 litres
- Dimensions: GWM Ora Good Cat 4,235 mm long and 1,825 mm wide; Honda City 4,580 mm long and 1,748 mm wide
- Wheels: GWM Ora Good Cat 18-inch alloys with 215/50R18 tyres; Honda City 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres
Ora Good Cat
- 400 km EV range from a 57.7 kWh battery
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and six front plus six rear parking sensors
- Power driver’s seat with memory and massage, panoramic sunroof and 10.25-inch touchscreen
- 250-litre boot is 269 litres smaller than the City’s
- RM24,900 costs more than the City
- 150 km/h top speed trails the City’s 196 km/h
City
- 519-litre boot and 4,580 mm sedan body
- Rated 5.6 L/100 km fuel economy with a 40-litre tank
- Nighttime pedestrian and cyclist detection in its autonomous braking system
- 119 hp and 145 Nm trail the Ora Good Cat’s 143 hp and 210 Nm
- Manual air-conditioning, manual front seats and a four-speaker radio trail the Ora Good Cat’s equipment
- No blind-spot information system, 360-degree camera or auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM84,900✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 119 hp |
| Torque | — | 145 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.6 |
| 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 | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 196 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,125 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres | 519 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 15" 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection |
| 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 | Lead Car Departure Notification |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory and Massage Functions, 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filter | Manual Air-conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | Radio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Lane Change Assist | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM80✓ | RM90 |
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 Ora Good Cat & City for sale
Ora Good Cat vs City FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or Honda City better?
The Ora Good Cat is better equipped and brings 400 km electric range, 210 Nm and 360-degree parking vision. The City is the better fit for buyers needing a 519-litre boot, petrol refuelling and a lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM24,900 more than the Honda City: RM109,800 versus RM84,900.
Which has the bigger boot, the GWM Ora Good Cat or Honda City?
The Honda City has the much bigger boot at 519 litres. The GWM Ora Good Cat has 250 litres, a 269-litre deficit despite its 50 mm longer wheelbase.