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GWM ORA ORA 03 vs Suzuki e VITARA
Selected trimPUREChange trim192 mi · 48 kWh · £21,245
Selected trimMotion 49kWhChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £26,249
At a glance
In this comparison, GWM ORA ORA 03 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Suzuki e VITARA leads on charging speed, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the GWM ORA ORA 03 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
Choose the Suzuki e VITARA if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Suzuki e VITARA leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueGWM ORA
GWM ORA
6.4
Suzuki
5.9
Motorway RangeGWM ORA
GWM ORA
3.5
Suzuki
3
FamilyGWM ORA
GWM ORA
5
Suzuki
4.5
ChargingSuzuki
GWM ORA
1.5
Suzuki
3.5
Cost Per MileSuzuki
GWM ORA
4.7
Suzuki
6
City DrivingSuzuki
GWM ORA
6.7
Suzuki
8.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Suzuki e VITARA
Motion 49kWh
- 82 litres more boot space
- 86 kW faster rapid charging
- 3.8s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.8 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £21,245 (better) | £26,249 |
| Official range | 192 miles | 213 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 228 L | 310 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 43 min (better) | 45 min |
| 0-62 mph | 13.4 sec | 9.6 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
GWM ORA ORA 034,235mm-40mm
Suzuki e VITARA4,275mm
Width
GWM ORA ORA 031,825mm
Suzuki e VITARA1,800mm-25mm
Height
GWM ORA ORA 031,603mm-32mm
Suzuki e VITARA1,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,235 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,825 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,603 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 575 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 228 L | 310 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 858 L (better) | 562 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
GWM ORA ORA 03
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Suzuki e VITARA
- At 4,275 mm, shorter than 90% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 149 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of SUVs we track.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  GWM ORA ORA 03 PURE |  Suzuki e VITARA Motion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.24m | 4.28m+40mm |
| Width | 1.82m | 1.80m-25mm |
| Height | 1.60m | 1.64m+32mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.65m | 2.70m+50mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 228L | 310L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 858L (better) | 562L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.2m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,540kg (better) | 1,680kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 48kWh | 49kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 192 mi | 213 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 64kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £21,245 (better) | £26,249 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 192 miles | 213 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 160 miles | 162 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 43 min (better) | 45 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 64 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 6.6 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 149 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 48 kWh | 49 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 13.4 sec | 9.6 sec (better) |
| Power | 126 kW (better) | 106 kW |
| Torque | 250 Nm (better) | 193 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
GWM ORA ORA 03
PURE
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Suzuki e VITARA
Motion 49kWh
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GWM ORA ORA 03
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - GWM ORA ORA 03 PURE
Tested 2022
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Suzuki e VITARA Motion 49kWh
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant77%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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GWM ORA ORA 03
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Suzuki e VITARA
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Suzuki e VITARA worth the extra £5,004 over the GWM ORA ORA 03?
The Suzuki e VITARA costs £5,004 more than the GWM ORA ORA 03. For that premium it adds 86 kW faster peak rapid charging, 82 litres more boot space and a 3.8s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Suzuki e VITARA comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the GWM ORA ORA 03 or the Suzuki e VITARA?
The GWM ORA ORA 03 is £5,004 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the GWM ORA ORA 03 comes out roughly £4,964 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the GWM ORA ORA 03 and Suzuki e VITARA like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 160 miles for the GWM ORA ORA 03 and 162 miles for the Suzuki e VITARA - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 43-45 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the GWM ORA ORA 03 or the Suzuki e VITARA?
The two are within 25 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Suzuki e VITARA and about 575 mm of total clearance for the GWM ORA ORA 03. The Suzuki e VITARA also turns in a 0.8 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the GWM ORA ORA 03 or the Suzuki e VITARA?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the GWM ORA ORA 03 and 90% for the Suzuki e VITARA. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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