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GWM ORA 05 vs Audi Q3 comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 05 or Audi Q3?

GWM ORA 05 vs Audi Q3: Key differences

GWM ORA 05

  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Audi Q3

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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 05

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.

GWM ORA 05 is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Audi Q3 costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,094 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q3 uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the GWM ORA 05 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

Q3

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 Audi Q3 offers considerably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the GWM ORA 05 takes 9.3 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q3 delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

ORA 05

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 05 is only slightly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,635 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q3 offers a bit more boot space – 488 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q3 carries clearly more – 535 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q3 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.

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Q3

Audi Q3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 8.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 109 - 119 km
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Audi Q3

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Del
16 Jun 2026, 12:27:22

Very comfortable and very enjoyable to drive, interior very pleasant. Only missing the automatic controls.

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2 Nov 2025, 22:05:04

Very comfortable. Precise steering. E35 petrol engine, 150 hp — sufficient. Manual gearbox very good and well-geared. Looks very handsome. Very large boot. Premium interior.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 £
Price
38,200 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
109 - 119 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
158 g/km
co2
39 - 199 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
1,635 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
422 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,833 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
360 kg
Payload
505 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
118 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B, F
Brand
GWM
Brand
Audi
Is the GWM ORA 05 offered with different drivetrains?

The GWM ORA 05 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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