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Ford Transit Connect vs GWM WEY 05 comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 51,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or GWM WEY 05?

Ford Transit Connect vs GWM WEY 05: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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GWM WEY 05

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Connect is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,538 £.

WEY 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 GWM WEY 05 offers considerably more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 354 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers considerably more torque with 847 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 527 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: GWM WEY 05 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is considerably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 835 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries substantially more – 780 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 395 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 05 is far ahead 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 £51,300
WEY 05

GWM WEY 05

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 476 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 158 km
Ford Transit Connect
GWM WEY 05

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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GWM WEY 05

The Wey 05 punches above its weight with striking coupe-SUV styling and an interior that feels far posher than its price tag suggests. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech and cabin comfort without the prestige tax, it’s a tempting proposition — just be ready for plenty of curious glances on the road.

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Ford Transit Connect
GWM WEY 05

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
158 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
-
co2
12 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
355 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
847 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
350 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Ford
Brand
GWM
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