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GWM ORA 05 vs Toyota Corolla Cross comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 05 or Toyota Corolla Cross?

GWM ORA 05 vs Toyota Corolla Cross: Key differences

GWM ORA 05

  • visibly cheaper
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Toyota Corolla Cross

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ORA 05

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

GWM ORA 05 is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Cross uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the GWM ORA 05 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Corolla Cross

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers moderately more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the GWM ORA 05 takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

ORA 05

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is moderately lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers moderately more boot space – 473 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Cross carries markedly more – 560 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla Cross is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £31,700
Corolla Cross

Toyota Corolla Cross

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Toyota Corolla Cross

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Reviews Toyota Corolla Cross

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Paul
27 May 2026, 05:09:50

Lack of soundproofing due to aerodynamics (wind noise, or noise from tire rolling — it would be helped a lot if it came from the factory with Continental tires)
Thank you.

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Henk
13 Feb 2026, 15:47:52

Very good in terms of power. Less good on sound and getting in because of a protruding dashboard.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 £
Price
31,700 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
158 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,500 kg
Trunk capacity
422 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 473 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,833 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
360 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
118 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
GWM
Brand
Toyota
Is the GWM ORA 05 offered with different drivetrains?

The GWM ORA 05 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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