Verdict
At RM109,800, the GWM Ora Good Cat is RM6,100 cheaper than the RM115,900 Honda HR-V and swaps petrol for a 57.7 kWh battery, 400 km EV range and 60 kW DC charging. Its 143 hp and 210 Nm motor also has more quoted output than the HR-V’s 119 hp and 145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol unit. The Honda fights back with a 335-litre boot against 250 litres, five doors instead of four and a 186 km/h top speed. Choose based on charging access and cargo needs, not segment alone.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if home or workplace charging suits you and you want 400 km of quoted EV range, a 360-degree camera and more safety hardware for less money.
Pick the Honda HR-V if you need the larger 335-litre boot, five-door SUV body and a petrol car with a 40-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Honda HR-V RM115,900.
- Powertrain: Ora Good Cat has a 143 hp/210 Nm electric motor; HR-V has a 119 hp/145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Energy storage: Ora Good Cat has a 57.7 kWh battery and 400 km EV range; HR-V has a 40-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: Ora Good Cat 250 litres; HR-V 335 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Ora Good Cat 4,235 mm and 2,650 mm; HR-V 4,347 mm and 2,610 mm.
- Top speed: Ora Good Cat 150 km/h; HR-V 186 km/h.
Ora Good Cat
- RM6,100 lower purchase price.
- 57.7 kWh battery, 400 km range and 60 kW DC charging.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and six airbags with curtain airbags.
- 250-litre boot is 85 litres smaller than the HR-V’s.
- Four doors versus the HR-V’s five.
- 150 km/h top speed versus 186 km/h.
HR-V
- 335-litre boot and five-door SUV body.
- 186 km/h top speed.
- Rear air vents, ULTRA Seat and a space-saver spare tyre.
- Costs RM6,100 more.
- 119 hp and 145 Nm trail the Ora Good Cat’s 143 hp and 210 Nm.
- No blind-spot information system, rear cross-traffic alert or front parking sensors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800✓ | RM115,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM80✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 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 | — | CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 186 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 4,347 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,591 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,610 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,274 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres | 335 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | Continental UltraContact UC6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 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 |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| 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 | LED Reflector |
| 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 | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filter | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 Front, 1 USB-A & USB-C Front |
| 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 | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's 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 with Low Speed Follow |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 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 | Electronic |
| 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 | — |
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 & HR-V for sale
Ora Good Cat vs HR-V FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or Honda HR-V better?
The Ora Good Cat is the stronger choice for EV driving, with 400 km range, 210 Nm and more parking and safety equipment. The HR-V is better for a 335-litre boot, five doors, rear air vents and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM109,800 and the Honda HR-V costs RM115,900, so the Honda is RM6,100 more expensive.
Which has the better boot?
The Honda HR-V has the larger boot at 335 litres, versus 250 litres in the GWM Ora Good Cat. That is an 85-litre advantage for the Honda.