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GWM ORA 03 vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Peugeot 208?

GWM ORA 03 vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ORA 03

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot 208 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the GWM ORA 03 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,438 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the GWM ORA 03. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers barely more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 12 km more than the GWM ORA 03.

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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 GWM ORA 03 offers barely more power – delivering 171 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM ORA 03 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers barely more torque with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is markedly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,615 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 208 offers markedly more boot space – 352 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 208 carries a bit more – 430 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 is decisively 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.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 363 - 432 km
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GWM ORA 03

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Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
GWM
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

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

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