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GWM WEY 03 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 03 or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

GWM WEY 03 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

GWM WEY 03

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the GWM WEY 03 costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 03 uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 124 km more than the GWM WEY 03.

Townstar Compact Van

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 significantly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 03 delivers considerably more torque with 685 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 440 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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 776 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries considerably more – 775 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 400 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 03 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 £41,100
WEY 03

GWM WEY 03

  • Engine Type Plug-in 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
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 47,900 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
130 - 139 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
15 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,295 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
517 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
375 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 442 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 685 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
270 - 325 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
GWM
Brand
Nissan
Is the GWM WEY 03 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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