Verdict
The RM16,000 gap buys the GWM Ora Good Cat’s 57.7-kWh battery, 400-km EV range, 143-hp/210-Nm front motor and 60-kW DC charging, so it suits a Malaysian buyer with regular charging access. It also gets adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping steering correction and a 360-degree camera with auto parking. The MG 5 costs less and is the more practical load carrier: its 401-litre boot is 151 litres larger than the Good Cat’s 250 litres, while its body is 440 mm longer. Choose petrol convenience and luggage room, or EV running without a fuel tank.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you can charge regularly and want 400 km of EV range, 210 Nm, adaptive cruise control and auto parking.
Pick the MG 5 if you want to spend RM16,000 less, carry more in a 401-litre boot and retain petrol refuelling convenience.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; MG 5 RM93,800.
- Powertrain: Good Cat 143 hp/210 Nm electric motor and 57.7-kWh battery; MG 5 112 hp/150 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Range/fuel storage: Good Cat 400 km EV range; MG 5 45-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: Good Cat 250 litres; MG 5 401 litres.
- Length: Good Cat 4,235 mm; MG 5 4,675 mm.
- Driver assistance: Good Cat adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction; MG 5 passive cruise control and lane-keeping warning only.
Ora Good Cat
- 400-km EV range from a 57.7-kWh battery
- 143 hp and 210 Nm, plus 60-kW DC charging
- Adaptive cruise, auto parking and six front/rear parking sensors
- Costs RM16,000 more
- 250-litre boot is 151 litres smaller
- No rear air-con vents
5
- RM93,800 entry price
- 401-litre boot and 4,675-mm body
- Rear air-con vents and a space-saver spare tyre
- 112 hp and 150 Nm trail the Good Cat’s 143 hp and 210 Nm
- Passive cruise control and lane-keeping warning only
- No front parking sensors or auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM93,800✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM80✓ | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 112 hp |
| Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11.5 |
| 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 | — | iCVT |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 11.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 4,675 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 45 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres | 401 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | Maxxis Primetra S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| 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 Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| 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 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 | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filter | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC vent |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 Front, 3 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 3 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 | Full LCD Monitor |
| 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 | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain |
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 & 5 for sale
Ora Good Cat vs 5 FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or MG 5 better?
The Good Cat is better for buyers with charging access, thanks to its 400-km EV range, 143 hp/210 Nm motor and stronger driver-assistance kit. The MG 5 is better for lower upfront cost and cargo carrying, with its RM93,800 price and 401-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM109,800 and the MG 5 costs RM93,800, a RM16,000 difference. The Good Cat adds electric drive, a 57.7-kWh battery, 400-km range, adaptive cruise control and auto parking.
Which has the larger boot?
The MG 5 has the larger boot at 401 litres, compared with 250 litres in the GWM Ora Good Cat. That is a 151-litre advantage for the MG 5.