Verdict
Just RM1,880 separates them: the GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM109,800 to the Mazda CX-3’s RM107,920. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge at home or work, the Ora’s 143 hp, 210 Nm motor, 57.7 kWh battery and 400 km range make it the more modern daily driver, backed by 60 kW DC charging and V2L. It is also better equipped for active safety and parking. The CX-3 answers with a 350-litre boot, five doors, a space-saver spare and a lower 1,301 kg kerb weight. Choose petrol convenience and cargo capacity, or EV running without the fuel tank.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you can charge regularly and want 400 km EV range, 60 kW DC charging, ADAS and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the Mazda CX-3 if you need the larger 350-litre boot, five doors and the convenience of a 48-litre petrol tank.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Mazda CX-3 RM107,920.
- Powertrain: Ora has a 143 hp/210 Nm electric motor and 57.7 kWh battery; CX-3 has a 114 hp/149 Nm 1,496 cc petrol engine.
- Range/energy storage: Ora claims 400 km EV range; CX-3 carries 48 litres of petrol.
- Boot space: Ora 250 litres; CX-3 350 litres.
- Wheelbase: Ora 2,650 mm; CX-3 2,570 mm.
- Warranty mileage: Ora 5 years/150,000 km plus 8 years/180,000 km battery coverage; CX-3 5 years/100,000 km with free service.
Ora Good Cat
- 400 km range, 60 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and rear cross-traffic braking.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and six front/rear parking sensors.
- RM1,880 more expensive.
- 250-litre boot is 100 litres smaller.
- Four doors versus the CX-3’s five.
CX-3
- 350-litre boot and five-door body.
- 48-litre petrol tank avoids dependence on charging.
- Space-saver spare tyre and head-up display.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist.
- Only driver and passenger airbags are listed, against the Ora’s driver, passenger, front-side and curtain airbags.
- No front parking sensors or 360-degree camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM107,920✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM80✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 114 hp |
| Torque | — | 149 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74.5 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 with Sport mode |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,535 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,301 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 48 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres | 350 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| 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 | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| 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 | Halogen reflector |
| Taillamps | LED | Normal Bulb |
| 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 with Memory function |
| 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-con |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 front, 2 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 | 8.0" Touchscreen MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and 6 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 |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 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 | — |
| 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.
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Ora Good Cat vs CX-3 FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or Mazda CX-3 better?
The Ora Good Cat is the better choice for regular charging, with 400 km range, stronger 143 hp/210 Nm output and more active safety equipment. The CX-3 is better for buyers who need a 350-litre boot, five doors and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM1,880 more than the Mazda CX-3. That small gap brings EV hardware, 60 kW DC charging, V2L, a 360-degree camera and substantially more driver-assistance equipment.
Which has more luggage space?
The Mazda CX-3 has the larger boot at 350 litres, 100 litres more than the GWM Ora Good Cat’s 250 litres. The CX-3 also has five doors, while the Ora Good Cat has four.