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GWM ORA 03 vs Kia EV2 comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 147 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 22,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Kia EV2?

GWM ORA 03 vs Kia EV2: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Kia EV2

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ORA 03

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia EV2 is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,800 £ , while the GWM ORA 03 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,620 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV2 is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the GWM ORA 03. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV2 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 453 km, about 33 km more than the GWM ORA 03.

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the GWM ORA 03 offers a bit more power – delivering 171 HP compared to 147 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM ORA 03 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Kia EV2 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 250 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 03 is only slightly lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV2 carries markedly more – 475 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV2 holds a solid overall lead 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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EV2

Kia EV2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 135 - 147 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 317 - 453 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
22,800 - 31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
317 - 453 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
400 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
135 - 147 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
100 - 108 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
GWM
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

The GWM ORA 03 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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