Hyundai Elantra vs GWM Tank 300
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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Hyundai Elantra
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Hyundai Elantra
1.5 IVT Fluid
Petrol
Discontinued model
ZAR 492,900
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Discontinued model
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⚡ 85 kW
🔧 143 Nm
⛽ 17.5 km/l
VS
GWM Tank 300
2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
8-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 849,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 240 kW
🔧 750 Nm
⛽ 35.7 km/l
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Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Hyundai Elantra vs GWM Tank 300: the short answer
Tank 300 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Elantra.
Recorded price context
Elantra:
last listed from
ZAR 448,900
·
Tank 300:
current from
ZAR 699,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Elantra85 kW @ 6300 rpm | Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Elantra143 Nm @ 4500 rpm | Tank 300750 Nm |
| Engine Size | Elantra1497 cc | Tank 3001999 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Elantra17.5 km/l | Tank 30035.7 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Elantra130 mm | Tank 300224 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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GWM Tank 300
2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Elantra
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
Tank 300
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Elantra
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Tank 300
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 1990 | 2024 |
| Generation | Seventh generation Elantra on Hyundai's K3 platform; bold parametric design language marks a clear break from the conservative sixth gen | First generation, launched globally in 2021 and brought to South Africa in 2024. The Tank brand is positioned as GWM's premium off-road sub-brand alongside Haval (SUVs) and Ora (electric). |
| Facelift History | Seventh generation launched globally in 2020 and brought to SA; significant leap in styling and interior quality over the previous generation | First-generation Tank 300 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the differential locking activation logic and refined the hybrid system on the Hi4-T variant. |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2020 | 2024 |
| Body Style | Sedan | SUV |
| Production Status | discontinued | published |
| Segment | Sedan | SUV |
| Tare Mass Kg | 1355 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue, Adventure Olive Green and Sand Dune Beige. The Adventure Olive Green is exclusive to Off-Road and Hi4-T Hybrid trims. |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Model Year | Not confirmed | 2026 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not confirmed | Current |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4680 mm | 4638 mm |
| Width | 1825 mm | 1926 mm |
| Height | 1415 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 130 mm | 224 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | 204 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 l | 65 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 473 l | 490 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1355 kg | 2050 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1860 kg | 2200 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 505 kg | 495 kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 2500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | Not Officially Disclosed | 12.4 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 990 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 960 mm |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1050 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 890 mm |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Dual Zone Auto Climate | Yes |
| Power Windows | All | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof | Yes |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | No | Yes |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | No | Yes |
| Rear Window Defroster | Yes | Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | 12V | Yes |
| AC Type | Dual Zone Auto Climate | Yes |
| Boot Opener | Inside | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Front Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Front Power Outlet | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Inside | Yes |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Manual | Yes |
| Headlamp Washer | No | No |
| Power Mirrors | Yes | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Service Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Yes |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Telescopic Steering | No | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | Yes | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Trip Computer | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Air Conditioning | Dual Zone Auto Climate | Yes |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rim Size | 17-inch Alloy | 19 |
| Sound System | 8 Bose Premium | 12 |
| Unlocking | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 167 sec |
| Active Safety Alert | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Aero Kit | Not confirmed | No |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 690 l |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Full-length with storage |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Chrome Grille | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Coat Hooks Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Direct Injection |
| Cornering Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Door Sill Trim | Not confirmed | Aluminium |
| Drag Coefficient | Not confirmed | 0.34 |
| Driver Display | Not confirmed | Digital |
| Driver Drowsiness Detection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 5 Years / 100,000 km |
| Follow Me Home Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Reading Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | Variable intermittent |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 2.8 |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | Lockable illuminated |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | No |
| Grab Handles Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headrest Adjustable | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headrest Front | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Headrest Rear | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Heads Up Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Horn Type | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intelligent Speed Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intercooler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lift Gate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load Bed Cover | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Electric Adjustable |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Multi Function Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Oil Pressure Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | Electric Sunroof | Yes |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pedal Covers | Not confirmed | Aluminium-style |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | No |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Puddle Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reading Lights Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reading Lights Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | 60/40 |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | Integrated Spoiler |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Start | Not confirmed | No |
| Rev Counter | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roof Antenna | Not confirmed | Shark Fin Antenna |
| Roof Load | Not confirmed | 50 kg |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | High Bolster Sports Seat |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Impact Bars | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Steps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Front and Rear |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | tank-300 |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Response | Not confirmed | Progressive |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | Body on Frame Ladder Chassis |
| Sunvisors | Not confirmed | Dual with vanity mirrors |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Temperature Gauge | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tie Down Hooks | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Receiver hitch compatible |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Trailer Stability Assist | Not confirmed | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Trailer Sway Control | Not confirmed | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | flagship |
| Tyre Repair Kit | Not confirmed | No |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Welcome Lighting | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 690 l |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | GW4C20D |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine Displacement | 1497 cc | 1999 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Injection | Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 10.5:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 82.5 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 93.1 mm |
| Maximum Power | 85 kW @ 6300 rpm | 240 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 143 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 750 Nm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | 255 kW |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | 615 Nm |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Transmission | Not Officially Disclosed | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 195 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.2 sec | 5.8 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Eco, Normal | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 62.7 kW/tonne | 124.4 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 105.5 Nm/tonne | 300 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | 19.1 kWh |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Electric Range | Not Applicable | 105 km |
| AC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| DC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| AC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| DC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Front | Front Transverse |
| Gearbox | IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | Front Engine Four Wheel Drive |
| LSD Available | No | Yes |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | No | Yes |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 3.73 |
| Number of Gears | Not Officially Disclosed | 8 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Clutch Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Torque Converter |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Shift Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid) |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Applicable | Available |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Applicable | Yes |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Applicable | Yes |
| 4WD Selector | Not Applicable | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Gearbox Type | Automatic | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Available where 4WD low range is fitted |
| Axle Layout | FWD | AWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Transmission Speeds | Not Officially Disclosed | 8 |
| Drive Mode Selector | Not confirmed | 4WD/off-road drive mode support |
| Reverse Gear Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | Not confirmed | 14.7:1 |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 17.5 km/l | 35.7 km/l |
| City Mileage | 14.0 km/l | 7.0 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 21.0 km/l | 10.5 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 l | 65 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 6 | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | No |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Distance To Empty | Yes | Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Real-world Mileage | 17.5 km/l | 35.7 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 47 | 65 |
| Combined Driving Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Filler Cap | Not confirmed | Lockable |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | 8 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | Yes | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Safety Rating | Not Rated (SA) | 5 |
| AEB | No | Yes |
| BA | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Override System | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Curtain Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Yes | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| TCS | Yes | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 8 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 8 |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fatigue Detection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lane Change Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tracking System | Not confirmed | Optional |
| Whiplash Protection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front and Rear |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | No | Yes |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | No | Yes |
| Auto Highbeam | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Auto Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Wipers | No | Yes |
| Eco Mode | Yes | Yes |
| EV Mode | No | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Sport Mode | No | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Park Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Around View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Attention Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Park Assist | Not confirmed | No |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Front and Rear |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Front and Rear |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Surround View Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather-Look | Leather |
| Seat Adjustment | Power Driver | Yes |
| Heated Seats | Front | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | No | Yes |
| Steering Type | Electric | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Rear Seats | 60/40 Split | 60/40 Split |
| Front Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Armrest | No | Yes |
| Cup Holders | 4 | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather Wrapped |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Analogue + MID | Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Door Map Pockets | Yes | Yes |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Manual | Yes |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Manual | Yes |
| Cooled Seats | No | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not Officially Disclosed | 10-Way Electric |
| Fabric Seats | Yes | No |
| Front Headrest | Yes | Adjustable |
| Leather Seats | No | Yes |
| Memory Seats | No | Yes |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not Officially Disclosed | 4-Way Manual |
| Rear Headrest | Yes | Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Not Officially Disclosed | Leather |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Folding with storage |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | Centre folding with cupholders |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 1100 |
| Cargo Net | Not confirmed | No |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Interior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen across all variants with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Digital instrument cluster on LT and Hi4-T Hybrid. Head-up display on Hi4-T Hybrid. Genuine leather seats with red cont |
| Interior Courtesy Lights | Not confirmed | LED |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | Black with silver accents |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Seat Ventilation | Not confirmed | No |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Height | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | 60/40 Split |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1430 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1390 mm |
| Third Row Seating Capacity | Not confirmed | 0 |
| Third Row Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear USB Ports | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 8 Bose Premium | 12 |
| Navigation System | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | Yes |
| USB Ports | 2 USB-A + 1 USB-C | 3 |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| AUX Input | Yes | - |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | Touchscreen | 14.6-inch Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | 8 Bose Premium | 12 |
| Infotainment Screen | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | 3 |
| Head Up Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Premium Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Infotainment Screen Size | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Full LED | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | LED | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Alloy Wheel Design | 17-inch Alloy | Multi-Spoke Alloy |
| Rear Spoiler | Yes | Yes |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| Wing Mirror Type | Power Adjustable | Electric Adjustable |
| Rear Wiper | No | Yes |
| Door Handle Finish | Body Coloured | Body Coloured |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| DRL | LED | Yes |
| Fog Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Led Headlights | Full LED | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps | LED | Yes |
| Headlamps | Full LED | Yes |
| Headlight Type | Full LED | Yes |
| Headlights | Full LED | Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Body Cladding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Metal Roof |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Body Coloured |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Front Overhang | Not confirmed | 880 mm |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Led Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Overhang | Not confirmed | 890 mm |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roof Type | Not confirmed | Metal Roof |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 38 deg |
| Departure Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 35 deg |
| Wading Depth | Not Officially Disclosed | 800 mm |
| Terrain Modes | Not Available | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | No | Yes |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | 20 deg | 28 deg |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Full-Time 4WD with Low Range |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Breakover Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 30 deg |
| Ground Clearance Max | 130 mm | 224 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 130 mm | 224 mm |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 38 deg |
| Breakover Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 30 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 35 deg |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | 30 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | Not confirmed | No |
| Skid Plates Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Underbody Protection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wading Depth Mm | Not confirmed | 800 mm |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 225/45 R17 | 265/55R19 |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy | Multi-Spoke Alloy |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Steel | Yes |
| Parking Brake Type | Manual | Electronic |
| Tyre Load Index | 91 | 108 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | H | V |
| Wheel Rim Size | 17-inch Alloy | 19 |
| Brake Type Front | Disc (Ventilated) | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Tyre | Steel | Yes |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | All-Terrain Radial |
| Wheel Diameter | 17-inch Alloy | 19 |
| Handbrake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Electronic parking brake |
| Wheels | 17-inch Alloy | Multi-Spoke Alloy |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Electronic |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | Not confirmed | 308 mm |
| Front Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 265 mm |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Leather Wrapped |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | Not confirmed | 292 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 265 mm |
| Spare Wheel Location | Not confirmed | Under vehicle / boot floor |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Alloy |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Not confirmed | Leather Wrapped |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Cover | Not confirmed | Alloy |
| Wheel Locking Nuts | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wheel Material | 17-inch Alloy | Multi-Spoke Alloy |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 19 |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link Independent |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | Body on Frame Ladder Chassis |
| Power Steering | Electric | Yes |
| Steering Column | Tilt | Adjustable |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-Link | Multi-Link Independent |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | Body on Frame Ladder Chassis |
| Front Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Track Width | Not confirmed | 1560 mm |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Solid axle with coil springs |
| Rear Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil Spring |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Track Width | Not confirmed | 1570 mm |
| Shock Absorber Type | Not confirmed | Hydraulic |
| Shock Absorbers | Not confirmed | Hydraulic |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | Double Wishbone |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15000 km / 12 months | 10000 |
| Maintenance Plan | 3 Years / 45000 km | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| First Service At | 15000 | 5000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 4 | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 4 | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| Alternator | 120A | 110A |
| Service Plan | 4 | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| Service Intervals | 15000 km / 12 months | 10000 |
| Accessory Battery Type | Lead-acid | - |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Battery Warranty | Not confirmed | 8 Years / 160,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | Not confirmed | 5.5 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | Not confirmed | 10,000 km |
| Approx Service Cost | Not confirmed | Included in Service Plan |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 5 | 5 Years / 100,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 5 | 5 Years / 100,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 Years | Yes |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | 5 Years | 6 Years |
| Basic Warranty | 5 | 5 Years / 100,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 Years | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 Years / 100,000 km |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | 5 Years | Yes |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 126 g/km | 65 g/km |
| Start Stop System | No | No |
| Variable Valve Timing | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Unleaded 95 | 95 Octane Unleaded |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Yes | EVAP Canister |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 65 |
| Euro Emission Standard | Not confirmed | Euro 5 |
| Green NCAP Rating | Not confirmed | 5/5 |
| Hybrid System Type | Not confirmed | Plug-In Hybrid AWD (Hi4-T) |
| Idle CO2 Output | Not confirmed | 265 |
| Noise Level | Not confirmed | Low |
| Particulate Filter | Not confirmed | No |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Private and family | Flagship |
| Price Zar | 492900 ZAR | 849900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Historical listed price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 492900 | 849900 |
| Starting Price Zar | 492900 | 849900 |
| Spec | Elantra | Tank 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Max | Not confirmed | 5.0 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Min | Not confirmed | 3.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | Not confirmed | 7.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | Not confirmed | 4.5 l/100km |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Elantra and Tank 300 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Elantra 36 vs Tank 300 98.
Efficiency index: Elantra 67 vs Tank 300 97.
Safety-equipment index: Elantra 84 vs Tank 300 100.
Practicality index: Elantra 61 vs Tank 300 72.
Ownership-cover index: Elantra 65 vs Tank 300 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Tank 300 leads by 26 points
Tank 300 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Elantra.
Evidence leader
88
/100
Lead
26
points
Data
99%
source coverage
88
#1
Evidence leader
Tank 300
99% source coverage
4 strong categories
Best at
Safety 100
Check
Ownership 65
Performance
98
Efficiency
97
Safety
100
Practicality
72
Ownership
65
Leads by 26 points
62
#2
Elantra
93% source coverage
1 strong categories
Best at
Safety 84
Check
Performance 36
Performance
36
Efficiency
67
Safety
84
Practicality
61
Ownership
65
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Tank 300 +62
Efficiency
Tank 300 +30
Safety
Tank 300 +16
Practicality
Tank 300 +11
Ownership
Level
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tank 300
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
97/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
72/100
Ownership
65/100
Elantra
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
GWM Tank 300
leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts
vs 62 pts for Elantra
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 300 leads. However, Elantra may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Elantra vs Tank 300 questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
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