Compare performance (171 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Hyundai Santa Fe?
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 03 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,308 £.
As for electric range, the GWM ORA 03 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 420 km, about 366 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 117 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 03 is a bit lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 476 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries significantly more – 665 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.
The GWM ORA 03 is narrowly 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.
The ORA 03 is a cheeky, design-led electric compact that pairs bold looks with a surprisingly practical interior, giving buyers a fresh alternative to the usual sober choices. It’s easy to live with day-to-day thanks to clever packaging, modern tech and city-friendly manners, so shoppers after an affordable EV with personality should put the ORA 03 on their shortlist.
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The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.
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Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
310 - 420 km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Trunk capacity
228 L
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
315 - 355 kg
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
171 HP
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
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Torque
380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
126 kW
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
GWM
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Brand
Hyundai
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