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Renault Express vs GWM ORA 03 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 171 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or GWM ORA 03?

Renault Express vs GWM ORA 03: Key differences

Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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GWM ORA 03

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Express

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.

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the GWM ORA 03 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,295 £.

ORA 03

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 ORA 03 offers considerably more power – delivering 171 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM ORA 03 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM ORA 03 delivers only slightly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: GWM ORA 03 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,615 kg. The difference is around 319 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries significantly more – 700 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 03 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 £33,400
ORA 03

GWM ORA 03

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 171 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 420 km
Renault Express
GWM ORA 03

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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GWM ORA 03

The ORA 03 is a cheeky, design-led electric compact that pairs bold looks with a surprisingly practical interior, giving buyers a fresh alternative to the usual sober choices. It’s easy to live with day-to-day thanks to clever packaging, modern tech and city-friendly manners, so shoppers after an affordable EV with personality should put the ORA 03 on their shortlist.

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Renault Express
GWM ORA 03

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
228 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
315 - 355 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
171 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
126 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
GWM
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