GWM Ora Good Cat vs Toyota Yaris
Verdict
The GWM Ora Good Cat asks RM109,800 against the Toyota Yaris at RM88,000, so the EV is RM21,800 dearer. For that, you get a 143 hp front motor, 57.7 kWh battery and 400 km range, plus a larger footprint in every main dimension. The Yaris counters with petrol convenience, a 42 litre tank, 286 litre boot and seven airbags. Both are B-segment five-seat hatchbacks with AEB, FWD and five-year warranties, so this is really charging access versus pump-and-go use.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you can charge regularly and want the 143 hp motor, 400 km EV range and larger body.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if you want the lower price, bigger 286 litre boot, seven airbags and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP result.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Toyota Yaris RM88,000
- Powertrain: GWM Ora Good Cat single electric motor; Toyota Yaris 1,496 cc petrol engine
- Power: GWM Ora Good Cat 143 hp; Toyota Yaris 105 hp
- Energy storage: GWM Ora Good Cat 57.7 kWh battery; Toyota Yaris 42 litre fuel tank
- Wheelbase: GWM Ora Good Cat 2,650 mm; Toyota Yaris 2,550 mm
- Boot space: GWM Ora Good Cat 250 litres; Toyota Yaris 286 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 109,800 | RM 88,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 143 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 150 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 57.7 kWh | — |
| EV range | 400 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 250 L | 286 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 80✓ | RM 90 |
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
- 143 hp is stronger than the Yaris’ 105 hp
- 400 km EV range from a 57.7 kWh battery
- Longer 2,650 mm wheelbase
- RM21,800 higher purchase price
- 250 litre boot is smaller than the Yaris’ 286 litres
- Six airbags versus seven in the Yaris
Yaris
- RM88,000 price is much lower
- 286 litre boot beats the Good Cat’s 250 litres
- Seven airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- 105 hp is well down on the Good Cat’s 143 hp
- Shorter 2,550 mm wheelbase
- No electric driving range
Ora Good Cat vs Yaris FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or Toyota Yaris better?
The GWM Ora Good Cat is better for EV buyers who can charge and want 143 hp with 400 km range. The Toyota Yaris is the safer default if you want a lower price, petrol refuelling, a bigger boot and 5-star ASEAN NCAP.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM109,800, while the Toyota Yaris costs RM88,000. That makes the Good Cat RM21,800 more expensive.
Which car has more boot space?
The Toyota Yaris has the larger boot at 286 litres. The GWM Ora Good Cat has 250 litres, so the Yaris gives you 36 litres more luggage space.