Verdict
These B-segment hatchbacks split cleanly on powertrain. The GWM Ora Good Cat brings a 143 hp, 210 Nm front motor, a 57.7 kWh battery and a rated 400 km range, plus 60 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L. Its 2,650 mm wheelbase is 100 mm longer than the Toyota Yaris’, but the 250-litre boot is 36 litres smaller. The Yaris uses a 105 hp, 150 Nm 1.5-litre petrol four with a CVT, carries a 42-litre tank and weighs 370 kg less. For Malaysian buyers without dependable charging, that petrol simplicity matters.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if home or workplace charging suits you and you want 400 km EV range, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if you need petrol refuelling flexibility, a larger 286-litre boot and a full-size spare wheel.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; Toyota Yaris RM88,000.
- Powertrain: GWM Ora Good Cat 143 hp/210 Nm electric motor with 57.7 kWh battery; Toyota Yaris 105 hp/150 Nm 1.5-litre petrol four-cylinder.
- Range or fuel storage: GWM Ora Good Cat 400 km EV range; Toyota Yaris 42-litre fuel tank.
- Dimensions: GWM Ora Good Cat 4,235 mm long with a 2,650 mm wheelbase; Toyota Yaris 4,140 mm long with a 2,550 mm wheelbase.
- Boot and weight: GWM Ora Good Cat 250 litres and 1,510 kg; Toyota Yaris 286 litres and 1,140 kg.
- Driver assistance: GWM Ora Good Cat adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction; Toyota Yaris has no cruise control and lane-departure warning…
Ora Good Cat
- 400 km EV range with 60 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Adaptive cruise control, auto parking and a 360-degree camera.
- Power driver’s seat with memory and massage, plus panoramic sunroof.
- Costs RM21,800 more.
- 250-litre boot is 36 litres smaller.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Yaris’ full-size 16-inch alloy spare.
Yaris
- 286-litre boot and full-size 16-inch alloy spare wheel.
- 370 kg lighter, with a 42-litre petrol tank.
- Seven airbags, five-star ASEAN NCAP rating and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty.
- No adaptive cruise control or auto parking.
- Lane-keeping gives a warning only, rather than steering correction.
- Manual front seats and no sunroof.
| 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 at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 150 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 72 mm × 91.8 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 buyers who can charge regularly and want its 400 km EV range, adaptive cruise control and richer convenience kit. The Yaris is better where petrol refuelling, a 286-litre boot and a full-size spare matter more.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM109,800 and the Toyota Yaris costs RM88,000, so the Good Cat is RM21,800 dearer.
Which has the better warranty coverage?
Both have a five-year manufacturer warranty, but the Yaris has unlimited mileage while the Good Cat is capped at 150,000 km. The Good Cat adds an eight-year, 180,000-km high-voltage battery warranty.
