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GWM WEY 03 vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 03 or Hongqi HS5?

GWM WEY 03 vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

GWM WEY 03

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hongqi HS5

  • somewhat cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

WEY 03

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hongqi HS5 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the GWM WEY 03 costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,062 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 03 uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 9 L/100km.

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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 GWM WEY 03 offers substantially more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 03 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 03 delivers significantly more torque with 685 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 345 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, Hongqi HS5 is visibly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 03 offers significantly more boot space – 517 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 517 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi HS5 carries moderately more – 450 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 03 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 £41,100
WEY 03

GWM WEY 03

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 442 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 130 - 139 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 47,900 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
130 - 139 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
15 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,295 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
517 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 442 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
500 - 685 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
270 - 325 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
GWM
Brand
Hongqi
Is the GWM WEY 03 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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