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GWM WEY 05 vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or VW Transporter Bus?

GWM WEY 05 vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Bus

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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.

VW Transporter Bus is visibly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,864 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Transporter Bus with 0.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 166 km more than the GWM WEY 05.

Transporter Bus

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 markedly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers significantly more torque with 847 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 432 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is visibly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 412 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more boot space – 763 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 263 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 758 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is decisively ahead 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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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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GWM WEY 05
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
12 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
847 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
GWM
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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