Verdict
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM9,820 less at RM109,800 and brings EV running: a 57.7-kWh battery, quoted 400 km range, 60-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L. It is also 30 mm wider, yet its 250-litre boot is 45 litres down on the Mazda 3 Hatchback’s. The Mazda is the larger C-segment car, 225 mm longer with a 75 mm longer wheelbase, and its 1.5-litre petrol engine returns a rated 5.9 L/100 km. Choose the Ora for electric driving and equipment; the Mazda for space, speed and conventional petrol ownership.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you want a RM109,800 EV with 400 km quoted range, 60-kW DC charging, V2L and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the Mazda 3 Hatchback if you need the 295-litre boot, 2,725 mm wheelbase, 200 km/h top speed and petrol refuelling.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Mazda 3 Hatchback RM119,620.
- Powertrain: Ora Good Cat 143 hp/210 Nm electric motor and 57.7-kWh battery; Mazda 3 Hatchback 118 hp/153 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Range/economy: Ora Good Cat 400 km EV range; Mazda 3 Hatchback 5.9 L/100 km rated economy.
- Dimensions: Ora Good Cat 4,235 mm long with a 2,650 mm wheelbase; Mazda 3 Hatchback 4,460 mm and 2,725 mm.
- Boot space: Ora Good Cat 250 litres; Mazda 3 Hatchback 295 litres.
- Top speed: Ora Good Cat 150 km/h; Mazda 3 Hatchback 200 km/h.
Ora Good Cat
- 400 km quoted EV range from a 57.7-kWh battery.
- 60-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and six front/rear parking sensors.
- 250-litre boot trails the Mazda 3 Hatchback’s 295 litres.
- 150 km/h top speed is 50 km/h below the Mazda’s.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus the Mazda’s multi-link setup.
3 Hatchback
- 295-litre boot and 75 mm longer wheelbase.
- 200 km/h top speed and rated 5.9 L/100 km economy.
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag, plus a head-up display.
- Costs RM9,820 more.
- No EV range, DC charging or V2L capability.
- Reverse camera only, where the Ora gets a 360-degree camera and auto parking.
What the Ora Good Cat has over the 3 Hatchback
What the 3 Hatchback has over the Ora Good Cat
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The 3 Hatchback's wheelbase is 75 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the 3 Hatchback: 295 litres against 250.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800✓ | RM119,620 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM80✓ | RM90 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,120/mo✓ | RM1,220/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,103✓ | RM3,390 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,282✓ | RM2,348 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.41✓ | RM11.74 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM22,322✓ | RM29,139 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 8.7 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 65 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 118 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 153 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 74.5 mm × 85.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 14 |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,368 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres | 295 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 16 inch | 17 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 14 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| 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) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Rear Collision Waring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Door Open Warning | Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| 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 System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 Front, 2 USB-C |
| 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 | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| 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 Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | 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 |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Lane Change Assist | 7" TFT-LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
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 Good Cat vs 3 Hatchback FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or Mazda 3 Hatchback better?
The Ora Good Cat is the better pick for EV running, 400 km quoted range, V2L and parking assistance. The Mazda 3 Hatchback is better if boot space, a longer wheelbase, 200 km/h top speed and petrol refuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback is RM9,820 dearer than the GWM Ora Good Cat: RM119,620 against RM109,800.
Which has more luggage space?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback has the larger boot at 295 litres, 45 litres more than the GWM Ora Good Cat’s 250 litres.
How long does charging take?
The Ora Good Cat's 57.7 kWh battery takes about 8.7 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 65 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 60 kW peak.