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GWM WEY 05 vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Hyundai i30?

GWM WEY 05 vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Hyundai i30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

WEY 05

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,785 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

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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 05 offers considerably more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers clearly more torque with 847 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 597 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, Hyundai i30 is significantly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,095 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 05 offers markedly more boot space – 500 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 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 Plug-in 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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GWM WEY 05

The Wey 05 punches above its weight with striking coupe-SUV styling and an interior that feels far posher than its price tag suggests. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech and cabin comfort without the prestige tax, it’s a tempting proposition — just be ready for plenty of curious glances on the road.

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Hyundai i30

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GWM WEY 05
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
12 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
847 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
GWM
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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