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GWM ORA 03 vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Renault Express?

GWM ORA 03 vs Renault Express: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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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.

Renault Express is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the GWM ORA 03 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,295 £.

Express

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 substantially more power – delivering 171 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM ORA 03 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM ORA 03 delivers very slightly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 10 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, Renault Express is markedly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,615 kg. The difference is around 319 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries considerably more – 700 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
GWM
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

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

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