Car Buyer's Guide

GWM Ora Good Cat vs Renault Zoe

GWM Ora Good Cat

GWM Ora Good Cat

Renault Zoe

Renault Zoe

Verdict

At RM109,800, the GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM55,200 less than the Renault Zoe yet brings a 57.7-kWh battery, 400 km range and 143 hp. The Zoe answers with a marginally roomier 338-litre boot and far quicker 22-kW AC charging, useful where that supply is available, but its 395 km range is virtually identical. For Malaysian buyers, the Good Cat’s 60-kW DC rate, 3.3-kW V2L function, broader active-safety kit and five-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty make the cheaper car the more complete daily proposition.

Ora Good Cat

Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you want to save RM55,200 while gaining 143 hp, 60-kW DC charging, V2L and substantially more safety and parking assistance.

Zoe

Pick the Renault Zoe if a 338-litre boot and 22-kW AC charging matter more to you than the Good Cat’s lower price and longer warranty.

Key differences

  • Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Renault Zoe RM165,000.
  • Motor output: GWM Ora Good Cat 143 hp and 210 Nm; Renault Zoe 108 hp and 225 Nm.
  • Battery and range: GWM Ora Good Cat 57.7 kWh and 400 km; Renault Zoe 52.0 kWh and 395 km.
  • Charging: GWM Ora Good Cat 6.6-kW AC/60-kW DC; Renault Zoe 22-kW AC/50-kW DC.
  • Boot space: GWM Ora Good Cat 250 litres; Renault Zoe 338 litres.
  • Vehicle warranty: GWM Ora Good Cat five years/150,000 km; Renault Zoe three years/100,000 km.

Ora Good Cat

  • RM55,200 cheaper purchase price
  • 143 hp, 60-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L
  • Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and 360-degree camera
  • 250-litre boot is 88 litres smaller
  • 6.6-kW AC charging is far slower than 22 kW

Zoe

  • 338-litre boot
  • 22-kW AC charging
  • 225 Nm versus 210 Nm
  • Costs RM55,200 more
  • 108 hp versus 143 hp
  • Shorter three-year/100,000-km vehicle warranty
Price & overview
PriceRM109,800RM165,000
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM80RM50
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture400V architecture
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower143 hp108 hp
Motor Torque210 Nm225 Nm
Battery Capacity57.7 kWh52.0 kWh
EV Range400 km395 km
Charging Rate (AC)6.6 kW22.0 kW
Charging Rate (DC)60 kW50.0 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Gears1
Transmission ManufacturerRenault
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
Top Speed150 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,235 mm4,087 mm
Width1,825 mm1,787 mm
Height1,596 mm1,562 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,588 mm
Weight1,510 kg1,502 kg
Doors45
Seats55
Boot Space250 litres338 litres
Front Tyre215/50R18195/55R16
Rear Tyre215/50R18195/55R16
Spare TyreTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresGitiComfort 225 V1Continental ContiEcoContact 5
Chassis
AssemblyThailand (CBU)France (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels18" Alloy16" Alloy
Rear Wheels18" Alloy16" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts55 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear SeatsAvailable on front passenger seat, two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Safety NotesRear Collision Waring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Door Open Warning
Lighting
HeadlampsLEDLED Projectors
TaillampsLEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front Seats6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory and Massage Functions, 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger SeatManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filterManual Air-conditioning
SunroofPanoramic
Power Sockets2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam1 Front, 2 Front USB
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest2 Front
Sun ShadeYes
Audio10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers7" Touchscreen Easy Link with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationPowered BootRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree Camera
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesLane Change Assist
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years3 years
Warranty Notes8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty5 Years/100,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery and Electric Drivetrain

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.

Ora Good Cat vs Zoe FAQ

Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or Renault Zoe better?

The GWM Ora Good Cat is the better buy for most Malaysian buyers: it is RM55,200 cheaper, has 143 hp, 400 km range, 60-kW DC charging and more active-safety equipment. Choose the Renault Zoe mainly for its 338-litre boot and 22-kW AC charging.

What is the price difference?

The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM109,800 and the Renault Zoe costs RM165,000, so the Renault is RM55,200 more expensive.

Which one charges faster?

The Renault Zoe charges faster on AC at 22 kW versus the Good Cat’s 6.6 kW. The Good Cat is quicker on DC charging at 60 kW, compared with 50 kW for the Zoe, and it adds 3.3-kW V2L.

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