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GWM WEY 03 vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 03 or Mazda 3 Sedan?

GWM WEY 03 vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

GWM WEY 03

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly 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.

Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the GWM WEY 03 costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,609 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 03 uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

3 Sedan

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 WEY 03 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 256 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 03 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 03 delivers clearly more torque with 685 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 445 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, Mazda 3 Sedan is significantly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 758 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 03 offers somewhat more boot space – 517 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries visibly more – 501 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 03 is far ahead 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 £41,100
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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 47,900 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
130 - 139 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
15 g/km
co2
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,295 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
517 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 kg
Payload
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 442 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 685 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
270 - 325 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
GWM
Brand
Mazda
Is the GWM WEY 03 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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