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GWM WEY 03 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 03 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

GWM WEY 03 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

GWM WEY 03

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • a bit lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

WEY 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 WEY 03 is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,671 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 03 uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the GWM WEY 03 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 139 km, about 85 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 GWM WEY 03 offers visibly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 154 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 Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 03 delivers substantially more torque with 685 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 305 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: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is a bit lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeably more boot space – 704 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 290 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
GWM WEY 03
Hyundai Santa Fe

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GWM WEY 03

The WEY 03 cuts a striking figure with sharp, futuristic styling and an interior that punches above its weight for premium feel and tech. For buyers after distinctive looks, a comfy cabin and confident handling without the same badge drama, it’s a compelling alternative that also adds a dash of personality to everyday driving.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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GWM WEY 03
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 47,900 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
130 - 139 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
15 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,295 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
517 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 442 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 685 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
270 - 325 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
GWM
Brand
Hyundai
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