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Toyota Corolla vs GWM ORA 05 comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or GWM ORA 05?

Toyota Corolla vs GWM ORA 05: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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GWM ORA 05

  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit 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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

GWM ORA 05 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the GWM ORA 05 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

ORA 05

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Corolla offers a bit more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the GWM ORA 05 takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Corolla

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is only slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM ORA 05 offers a bit more boot space – 422 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries a bit more – 450 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla is decisively ahead 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.

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Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 L/100km
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Toyota Corolla

The Corolla is a reliable, no-nonsense compact car known for its practicality and composed ride. It’s economical to run, easy to maintain, and suits daily commuting while holding its value well.

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Excellent car, very good suspension comfort, winter consumption 4.2, summer 3.7, 40,000 km, no problems

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GWM ORA 05

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
23,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
100 g/km
co2
158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
422 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,833 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
360 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
118 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Toyota
Brand
GWM
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Corolla have?

The Toyota Corolla is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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