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GWM WEY 05 vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or DS Automobiles DS 3?

GWM WEY 05 vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

WEY 05

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,840 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 242 km more than the GWM WEY 05.

DS 3

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 05 offers clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers substantially more torque with 847 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 587 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is considerably lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 05 offers markedly more boot space – 500 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries moderately more – 466 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 05 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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WEY 05

GWM WEY 05

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 476 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 158 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
12 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
847 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
GWM
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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