Verdict
At RM109,800, the Ora Good Cat undercuts the RM130,900 Swift Sport by RM21,100 while bringing a 57.7-kWh battery, 400-km range and 60-kW DC charging. It is 345 mm longer on a 200-mm longer wheelbase, but its 250-litre boot is 15 litres shy and its 1,510-kg mass is 540 kg heavier. The Swift counters with 140 hp, 230 Nm, an 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time and 205 km/h top speed. Yet the Good Cat’s blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise make it the more complete daily hatch.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you want EV running, 400 km of range, a longer warranty and active safety assistance for RM21,100 less.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Sport if you want the lighter 970-kg hatch, 8.0-second sprint and 205-km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Suzuki Swift Sport RM130,900.
- Powertrain: Good Cat 143-hp/210-Nm motor with 57.7-kWh battery; Swift Sport 140-hp/230-Nm 1.373-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Range and economy: Good Cat 400 km EV range; Swift Sport 6.1 L/100 km rated economy.
- Size: Good Cat 4,235 mm long with 2,650-mm wheelbase; Swift Sport 3,890 mm long with 2,450-mm wheelbase.
- Weight: Good Cat 1,510 kg; Swift Sport 970 kg.
- Warranty: Good Cat 5 years/150,000 km plus 8-year/180,000-km battery cover; Swift Sport 3 years/100,000 km.
Ora Good Cat
- 400-km EV range and 60-kW DC charging
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and powered boot
- 1,510 kg is 540 kg heavier than the Swift Sport
- 250-litre boot is 15 litres smaller than the Swift Sport's
- 150-km/h top speed trails the Swift Sport's 205 km/h
Swift Sport
- 970-kg kerb weight and 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 205-km/h top speed and paddle shifts
- 265-litre boot and space-saver spare tyre
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot monitoring
- Three-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than the Good Cat's
- No front parking sensors, 360-degree camera or auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800✓ | RM130,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM80 | RM70✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,373 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 140 hp |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.9 |
| 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 | — | 6AT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 205 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 3,890 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | 970 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 37 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres | 265 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | Yokohama Advan A13C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| 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 Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Driver and Front Passenger |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable, Driver's seat height 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Front Cabin Light |
| 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 | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 6 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver 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 |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Lane Change Assist | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 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.
Used Ora Good Cat & Swift Sport for sale
Ora Good Cat vs Swift Sport FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or Suzuki Swift Sport better?
The Ora Good Cat is the better daily-use choice with 400 km of EV range, stronger driver assistance and a five-year/150,000-km warranty. Choose the Swift Sport for its 970-kg weight, 8.0-second sprint and 205-km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM21,100 less than the Suzuki Swift Sport.
Which one has more safety equipment?
The Ora Good Cat has the broader safety kit: autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, rear cross-traffic alert and rear curtain airbags. The Swift Sport has stability control, ABS/EBD and front curtain airbags but lacks those assistance systems.