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GWM WEY 05 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 130 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 Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

GWM WEY 05 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,885 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 105 km more than the GWM WEY 05.

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 05 offers clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 346 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers considerably more torque with 847 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 602 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,011 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries considerably more – 775 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 390 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 05 is clearly superior overall 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
847 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 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
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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