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GWM WEY 05 vs Nissan Leaf comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Nissan Leaf?

GWM WEY 05 vs Nissan Leaf: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Nissan Leaf

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

WEY 05

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Leaf is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,528 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Leaf offers considerably more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 466 km more than the GWM WEY 05.

Leaf

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 clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 217 HP. That’s roughly 259 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Nissan Leaf takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers clearly more torque with 847 Nm compared to 355 Nm. That’s about 492 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, Nissan Leaf is markedly lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 546 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 05 offers moderately more boot space – 500 L compared to 437 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Leaf carries moderately more – 444 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Leaf holds a solid 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.

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Leaf

Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 176 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 624 km
GWM WEY 05
Nissan Leaf

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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GWM WEY 05
Nissan Leaf

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
436 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
437 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
441 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
176 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
847 Nm
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
GWM
Brand
Nissan
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