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GWM ORA 03 vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Subaru BRZ?

GWM ORA 03 vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

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  • barely cheaper
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Subaru BRZ

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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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.

GWM ORA 03 is barely cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,571 £.

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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 Subaru BRZ offers noticeably more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 250 Nm.

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is visibly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,615 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru BRZ offers barely more boot space – 237 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru BRZ carries somewhat more – 404 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 03 is narrowly 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.

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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Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 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
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
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Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
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Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
GWM
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

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

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