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GWM WEY 05 vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 30,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Subaru Impreza?

GWM WEY 05 vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Subaru Impreza

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly 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.

Subaru Impreza is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,300 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,034 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 L/100km.

Impreza

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 substantially more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 340 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 Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers significantly more torque with 847 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 665 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Impreza is significantly lighter – 1,574 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 836 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 05 offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries noticeably more – 526 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 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
30,300 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 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
-
co2
12 g/km
co2
166 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
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
847 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
GWM
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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