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Lynk & Co 01 vs GWM ORA 05 comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (36,900 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lynk & Co 01 or GWM ORA 05?

Lynk & Co 01 vs GWM ORA 05: Key differences

Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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GWM ORA 05

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

GWM ORA 05 is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,718 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the GWM ORA 05 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

ORA 05

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 Lynk & Co 01 offers considerably more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 01 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the GWM ORA 05 takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers substantially more torque with 535 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 05 is clearly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers very slightly more boot space – 466 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lynk & Co 01 carries moderately more – 415 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 01 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.

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Lynk & Co 01

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Lynk & Co 01

The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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GWM ORA 05

The ORA 05 is a stylish electric hatch that mixes playful, modern styling with a well-finished cabin aimed at urban drivers. It delivers comfortable, composed city driving and sensible practicality, making it a compelling choice for buyers who want an easy-to-live-with, characterful EV.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Price
23,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
20 g/km
co2
158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,833 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 kg
Payload
360 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
280 HP
Power HP
160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
535 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
206 kW
Power kW
118 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Lynk & Co
Brand
GWM
Is the Lynk & Co 01 offered with different drivetrains?

The Lynk & Co 01 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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