Verdict
At RM109,800, the GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM1,800 more than the RM108,000 Omoda Jaecoo J5, but the choice is fundamentally EV hatchback versus petrol SUV. The Ora’s 57.7-kWh battery gives a stated 400-km range, 60-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L, while its 2,650-mm wheelbase is 30 mm longer. The J5 answers with a far more useful 480-litre boot, 230 litres ahead, rear air vents and a multi-link rear suspension. For Malaysian buyers with dependable charging, the Ora is the more distinctive electric proposition; for luggage and petrol-trip convenience, take the J5.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if home or workplace charging suits you and you want 400 km of EV range, V2L and stronger parking assistance.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 if you need a 480-litre boot, SUV packaging, rear air vents and petrol refuelling convenience.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Omoda Jaecoo J5 RM108,000.
- Powertrain: GWM Ora Good Cat has one 143-hp, 210-Nm electric motor; Omoda Jaecoo J5 has a 1,498-cc 145-hp, 210-Nm turbo petrol motor.
- Range/charging: GWM Ora Good Cat has a 57.7-kWh battery, 400-km range and 60-kW DC charging; Omoda Jaecoo J5 has no battery range or charging rating.
- Boot space: GWM Ora Good Cat 250 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J5 480 litres.
- Dimensions: GWM Ora Good Cat is 4,235 mm long with a 2,650-mm wheelbase; Omoda Jaecoo J5 is 4,380 mm long with a 2,620-mm wheelbase.
- Rear suspension: GWM Ora Good Cat torsion beam; Omoda Jaecoo J5 multi-link.
Ora Good Cat
- 400-km stated EV range from a 57.7-kWh battery
- 3.3-kW V2L and 60-kW DC charging
- Auto parking and six front plus six rear parking sensors
- 250-litre boot is 230 litres smaller than the J5’s
- No rear air vents, where the J5 has them
- Five-year manufacturer warranty is two years shorter than the J5’s
J5
- 480-litre boot
- Rear air vents and dual-zone automatic climate control
- Seven-year manufacturer warranty and multi-link rear suspension
- No EV range, DC charging or V2L capability
- Lacks auto parking; the Ora has it
- Only two front and four rear parking sensors versus the Ora’s six front and six rear
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM108,000✓ |
| 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 with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 145 hp |
| Torque | — | 210 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| 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 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 175 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres | 480 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | Chao Yang Aggressor ZS03+ M+S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags |
| 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 outer two 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 | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| 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 | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats |
| 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 13.2-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Karaoke Functionality |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, 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 | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Lane Change Assist | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 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.
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Ora Good Cat vs J5 FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or Omoda Jaecoo J5 better?
The Ora Good Cat is better for drivers able to charge regularly, with a 57.7-kWh battery, 400-km stated range and 3.3-kW V2L. The J5 is better for family luggage, carrying 480 litres versus 250 litres, and for petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM109,800 and the Omoda Jaecoo J5 costs RM108,000, so the Ora is RM1,800 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 has the bigger boot at 480 litres. The GWM Ora Good Cat has 250 litres, leaving the J5 with a 230-litre advantage.