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Lexus RC vs GWM WEY 05 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 51,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or GWM WEY 05?

Lexus RC vs GWM WEY 05: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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GWM WEY 05

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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

GWM WEY 05 is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 11.4 L/100km.

WEY 05

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 only slightly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the GWM WEY 05 takes 5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers visibly more torque with 847 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 327 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: GWM WEY 05 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is substantially lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 695 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 05 offers markedly more boot space – 500 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries noticeably more – 535 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 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
Lexus RC
GWM WEY 05

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Lexus RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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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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Lexus RC
GWM WEY 05

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
158 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
12 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
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Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
355 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
847 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
350 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
GWM
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