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GWM WEY 05 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Subaru Outback?

GWM WEY 05 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Outback

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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.

Subaru Outback is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,322 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.2 L/100km.

Outback

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 169 HP. That’s roughly 307 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 Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers clearly more torque with 847 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 595 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, Subaru Outback is clearly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 767 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers moderately more boot space – 561 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries noticeably more – 557 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 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 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
847 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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