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GWM ORA 03 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

GWM ORA 03 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is markedly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the GWM ORA 03 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,443 £.

Octavia Limousine

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 Skoda Octavia Limousine offers slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 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, Skoda Octavia Limousine is a bit lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,615 kg. The difference is around 264 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 600 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 372 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries noticeably more – 545 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine holds a decisive 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.

from £25,000
Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

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

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