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GWM ORA 03 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Lotus Emira?

GWM ORA 03 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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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.

GWM ORA 03 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,151 £.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 235 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers significantly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: GWM ORA 03 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is only slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,615 kg. The difference is around 94 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM ORA 03 offers markedly more boot space – 228 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the GWM ORA 03 carries clearly more – 355 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 03 stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
GWM
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

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

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