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GWM ORA 07 vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 07 or VW Transporter Bus?

GWM ORA 07 vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

GWM ORA 07

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Bus

  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ORA 07

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

GWM ORA 07 is a bit cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,487 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the GWM ORA 07 is clearly 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 07 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 196 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

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 GWM ORA 07 offers noticeably more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM ORA 07 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM ORA 07 delivers markedly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm more.

ORA 07

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.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is marginally lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 430 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 793 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 07 is decisively 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 £36,000
ORA 07

GWM ORA 07

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 520 km
GWM ORA 07
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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GWM ORA 07

The GWM ORA 07 arrives as a cheeky, fashion-forward electric crossover that blends retro-modern styling with practical everyday sense, so it’s as happy in city traffic as it is turning heads on the boulevard. Inside you get a comfy, tech-rich cabin and sensible packaging without a premium sticker, making it a smart pick for buyers who want personality and value in one neat package.

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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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GWM ORA 07
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 45,800 £
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 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 520 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
2,065 - 2,210 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,862 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
350 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 408 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
340 - 680 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 300 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
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