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GWM WEY 05 vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 74,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Volvo XC90?

GWM WEY 05 vs Volvo XC90: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo XC90

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  • somewhat 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.

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.

GWM WEY 05 is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Volvo XC90 costs 74,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,963 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Volvo XC90 with 3.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the GWM WEY 05 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 158 km, about 89 km more than the Volvo XC90.

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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 slightly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Volvo XC90 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers markedly more torque with 847 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 178 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC90 is somewhat lighter – 2,080 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC90 carries substantially more – 710 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 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
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The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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I drive both cars. The XC90’s boot is — contrary to the figures posted here — noticeably larger than the GLC’s when carrying five people. Overall the XC90 is clearly the more comfortable and, above all, the more stable — and therefore the safer — car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 g/km
co2
71 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
600 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
250 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
847 Nm
Torque
360 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
184 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
GWM
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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