Verdict
The RM21,800 gap buys the Ora Good Cat’s 57.7-kWh battery, 400-km range and 143 hp/210 Nm motor, against the Yaris’s 1.5-litre 105 hp/150 Nm petrol drivetrain. Its wheelbase is 100 mm longer and it adds steering lane keeping plus rear cross-traffic braking. But the Toyota has a 286-litre boot to the EV’s 250 litres, weighs 370 kg less and carries a full-size spare. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, the Ora’s 60-kW DC charging and RM80 annual road tax make a persuasive case; the Yaris remains the straightforward petrol option at RM90 road tax.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you can charge at home or work and want 400 km of EV range, 210 Nm and a far richer driver-assistance package.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if you want the lower upfront cost, a 286-litre boot and the reassurance of a full-size spare tyre.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Toyota Yaris RM88,000.
- Power and torque: Ora Good Cat 143 hp and 210 Nm; Yaris 105 hp and 150 Nm.
- Energy storage/range: Ora Good Cat 57.7 kWh and 400 km; Yaris 42-litre petrol tank.
- Wheelbase: Ora Good Cat 2,650 mm; Yaris 2,550 mm.
- Boot space: Ora Good Cat 250 litres; Yaris 286 litres.
- Kerb weight: Ora Good Cat 1,510 kg; Yaris 1,140 kg.
Ora Good Cat
- 400-km EV range from a 57.7-kWh battery
- 143 hp and 210 Nm motor output
- Adaptive cruise control, auto parking and 360-degree camera
- RM21,800 more expensive
- 250-litre boot is 36 litres smaller
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Yaris’s full-size spare
Yaris
- 286-litre boot and full-size 16-inch alloy spare
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating with seven airbags and stability control
- Unlimited-mileage five-year manufacturer warranty
- 105 hp and 150 Nm trail the Ora Good Cat’s 143 hp and 210 Nm
- Lane assistance only warns, while the Ora provides steering correction
- No adaptive cruise control, auto parking or front parking sensors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM88,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM80✓ | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 105 hp |
| Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 72 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 | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | CVT with 7 Speed Sports Sequential Shift |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,140 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 42 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres | 286 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | Toyo Proxes R50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| 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 Reflector |
| 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C |
| 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 | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| 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.
Used Ora Good Cat & Yaris for sale
Ora Good Cat vs Yaris FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or Toyota Yaris better?
The Ora Good Cat is better for drivers who can charge regularly and want 400 km of EV range, 210 Nm and adaptive cruise control. The Yaris is better for buyers prioritising a lower purchase cost, a larger 286-litre boot and a full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM21,800 more than the Toyota Yaris.
Which has more practical luggage space?
The Toyota Yaris has the larger boot at 286 litres, 36 litres ahead of the GWM Ora Good Cat’s 250 litres. It also includes a full-size 16-inch alloy spare, while the Ora uses a tyre repair kit.