Verdict
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM27,620 more than the Peugeot 208, but that gap buys a 143 hp, 210 Nm electric motor, a 57.7 kWh battery with 400 km of range, and a far fuller driver-assistance suite. It is also 262 mm longer, although its 250-litre boot trails the Peugeot’s 311 litres. The locally assembled 208 is the cheaper, lighter 1,090 kg choice, with 4.5 L/100 km rated economy and a 190 km/h top speed. For a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging, the Ora’s equipment is hard to ignore.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you can charge at home or work and want 400 km EV range, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the Peugeot 208 if you want to spend RM27,620 less, carry more in its 311-litre boot and retain petrol refuelling convenience.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Peugeot 208 RM82,180.
- Powertrain: GWM Ora Good Cat 143 hp/210 Nm electric motor and 57.7 kWh battery; Peugeot 208 110 hp/205 Nm 1,199 cc turbo petrol engine.
- Range/economy: GWM Ora Good Cat 400 km EV range; Peugeot 208 4.5 L/100 km rated economy.
- Dimensions: GWM Ora Good Cat 4,235 mm long with a 2,650 mm wheelbase; Peugeot 208 3,973 mm long with a 2,538 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: GWM Ora Good Cat 250 litres; Peugeot 208 311 litres.
- Safety assistance: GWM Ora Good Cat has autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist; Peugeot 208 has neither.
Ora Good Cat
- 400 km range from a 57.7 kWh battery
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and powered boot
- RM27,620 dearer than the Peugeot 208
- 250-litre boot is 61 litres smaller
- 1,510 kg kerb weight versus 1,090 kg
208
- RM82,180 price and local CKD assembly
- 311-litre boot and full-size spare tyre
- 5-star Euro NCAP, ANCAP and ASEAN NCAP ratings
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system
- No reverse camera or front parking sensors
- Halogen projector headlamps and manual front-seat adjustment
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM82,180✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM80 | RM55✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 12-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,199 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 110 hp |
| Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| 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 | — | EAT6 |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 4.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 190 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 104 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 3,973 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,739 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,538 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres | 311 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 195/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 195/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | Michelin Energy Saver |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| 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 two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| 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 | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | Halogen 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| 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 |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights with Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 7" Touchscreen Radio MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| 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 | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Lane Change Assist | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| 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.
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Ora Good Cat vs 208 FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or Peugeot 208 better?
The GWM Ora Good Cat is better equipped, with 400 km EV range, adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and a 360-degree camera. The Peugeot 208 suits buyers prioritising a lower purchase price, a 311-litre boot and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM109,800 and the Peugeot 208 costs RM82,180, so the Ora is RM27,620 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Peugeot 208 has the bigger boot at 311 litres, 61 litres more than the GWM Ora Good Cat’s 250 litres.