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GWM ORA 03 vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

GWM ORA 03 vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

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  • noticeably more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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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.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is very slightly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the GWM ORA 03 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,058 £.

MX-5 Coupe

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 ORA 03 offers noticeably more power – delivering 171 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 39 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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM ORA 03 delivers noticeably more torque with 250 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 98 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,615 kg. The difference is around 501 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM ORA 03 offers substantially more boot space – 228 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

When it comes to payload, the GWM ORA 03 carries clearly more – 355 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 189 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 03 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 £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
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
140 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
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
GWM
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

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

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