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GWM ORA 03 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

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?

GWM ORA 03 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ORA 03

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 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.

Santa Fe

Engine and Performance:

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.

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £33,400
ORA 03

GWM ORA 03

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 171 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 420 km
GWM ORA 03
Hyundai Santa Fe

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GWM ORA 03

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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Hyundai Santa Fe

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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GWM ORA 03
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
GWM
Brand
Hyundai
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