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GWM ORA 03 vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or VW Transporter Bus?

GWM ORA 03 vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • substantially more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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:

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.

GWM ORA 03 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,058 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the GWM ORA 03 is markedly more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 5.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the GWM ORA 03 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 420 km, about 96 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

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 VW Transporter Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers visibly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 165 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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 03 is markedly lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers substantially more boot space – 763 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 535 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 788 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is clearly superior 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
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VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
GWM
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

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

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