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GWM WEY 05 vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Toyota Proace City?

GWM WEY 05 vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially lighter
  • substantially 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:

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.

Toyota Proace City is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,544 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 185 km more than the GWM WEY 05.

Proace City

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers considerably more torque with 847 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 547 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is substantially lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,044 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers substantially more boot space – 912 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 412 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries significantly more – 829 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 444 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 05 is far ahead 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
GWM WEY 05
Toyota Proace City

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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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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
847 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
GWM
Brand
Toyota
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