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GWM WEY 05 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

GWM WEY 05 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

GWM WEY 05 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the GWM WEY 05 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 158 km, about 104 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 visibly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 188 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers considerably more torque with 847 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 467 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is noticeably lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries significantly more – 665 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 05 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 £51,300
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
GWM WEY 05
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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 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 05
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 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
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
847 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
GWM
Brand
Hyundai
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