KIA Sportage vs GWM Tank 300

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

KIA Sportage in South Africa

KIA Sportage

2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line S DCT Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 823,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 132 kW 🔧 265 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
VS
GWM Tank 300 in South Africa

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
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

KIA Sportage vs GWM Tank 300: the short answer

Tank 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Sportage.

Sportage starts ZAR 36,905 cheaper Sportage from ZAR 662,995 · Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Sportage Tank 300
Maximum Power Sportage132 kW @ 5500 rpm Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Sportage265 Nm @ 1500 rpm Tank 300750 Nm
Engine Size Sportage1591 cc Tank 3001999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Sportage13.9 km/l Tank 30035.7 km/l
Ground Clearance Sportage181 mm Tank 300224 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Sportage

Strengths
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Tank 300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Sportage

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Tank 300

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Sportage Tank 300
Intercooler Yes Yes
Rev Matching Yes No
Performance Data Logger No No
Fuel Consumption Combined 7.2 2.8
Engine Start Stop Yes Yes
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Drag Coefficient 0.33 0.34
Roof Load 75 kg 50 kg
Boot Space Seats Folded 1455 l 690 l
Stabilizer Bar Yes Yes
Steering Response Normal Progressive
Skid Plates No Yes
Side Steps No Yes
Spare Wheel Temporary Spare Yes
Tyre Repair Kit No No
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes Yes
Hill Start Assist Yes Yes
Speed Limiter Yes Yes
Speed Alert System Yes Yes
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes Yes
Surround View Monitor Yes Yes
Adaptive Dampers No Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Voice Command Yes Yes
Voice Command Support Yes Yes
Digital Speedometer Yes Yes
Driver Display Digital Cluster Digital
Heads Up Display Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Trip Computer Yes Yes
Multi Function Steering Yes Yes
Steering Mounted Controls Yes Yes
Air Conditioning Yes Yes
AC Type Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Yes
Climate Zones 2 2
Rear Air Conditioning No Yes
Glovebox Cooling No No
Seat Type Leather Seats High Bolster Sports Seat
Driver Seat Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Rear Seat Split Yes 60/40
Headrest Adjustable Yes Yes
Front Armrest Centre Armrest Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
12V Accessory Socket Yes Yes
Front Power Outlet Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamps Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Push Button Start Yes Yes
Remote Engine Start Yes Yes
Remote Start Yes No
Remote Central Locking Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Fuel Lid Opener Remote Yes
Boot Opener Remote Yes
Power Windows Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Heated Mirrors Yes Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors Yes Yes
Electric Mirror Folding Yes Electric
Remote Side Mirror Yes Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm Yes Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Yes
Rear Window Defroster Yes Yes
Rear Defogger Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes Yes
Tail Lamps Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes Yes
Headlamp Washer No No
Sunroof Yes Yes
Panoramic Roof Yes Yes
Roof Antenna Yes Shark Fin Antenna
Rear Wing Yes Integrated Spoiler
Aero Kit Yes No
Chrome Grille No Yes
Chrome Exterior Highlights No Yes
Ride Mode Selection Yes Yes
Electric Tailgate Yes Yes
Powered Tailgate Yes Yes
Power Sliding Doors No -
Engine Warranty 7 Years / 150,000 km 5 Years / 100,000 km
Service Reminder Yes Yes
Trim Level flagship flagship
Variant Role Flagship / premium derivative Flagship / premium derivative
Accelerator 0 100 8.5 sec 167 sec
Common Rail Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Direct Injection
Diff Lock No Yes
Difflock No Yes
Vdc Yes Yes
TPMS Yes Yes
Sonar Yes Front and Rear
Automatic High Beam Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustment Tilt and Telescopic Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering Tilt and Telescopic Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering Tilt and Telescopic Tilt and Telescopic
Bottle Holders 4 Yes
Glove Box Yes Lockable illuminated
Manual Aircon Yes Yes
Intelligent Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Passive Entry Start Yes Yes
Wireless Charger Yes Yes
Lift Gate Yes Yes
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors Yes Electric
Power Socket 12v Yes Yes
Sound System 10 12
Roof Rack Compatibility Yes Yes
Mirror Electric Electric Adjustable
Rim Size 235/45 R19 19
Stabilizer Bar Front Yes Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear Yes Yes
Sub Frame Unibody Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
Vehicle To Grid Not Available -
Vehicle To Load Not Available -
One Pedal Driving Not Available -
Regenerative Braking Levels Not Available -
Rear Electric Motor Not Available Yes
Battery Preconditioning Not Available -
Load Bed Cover Not Available Not Available
Tailgate Lock Not Available Not Available
Sports Bar Not Available Not Available
Canopy Fitment Not Available Not Available
Bed Extender Not Available Not Available
Source Model Column sportage tank-300
Intelligent Battery System Not Available -
Front Diff Lock Not Available Yes
Rear Diff Lock Not Available Yes
Loadbox Depth Mm Not Available Not Available
Load Bed Light Not Available Not Available
Load Bed Steps Not Available Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks Not Available Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets Not Available Not Available
Tailgate Damper Not Available Not Available
Tow Bar Type Not Available Receiver hitch compatible
Unlocking Yes Yes
Walk Away Lock Yes Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock Yes Yes
Rear LED Combination Taillights Yes Yes
Front Wiper No Yes
Front Wipers Type No Variable intermittent
Rearview Mirror Inside Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated Yes Yes
Reading Lights Rear Yes Yes
Centre Console Centre Armrest Full-length with storage
Side Impact Bars Yes Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded 1455 l 690 l
Load Bed Length Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Active Safety Alert - Yes
Coat Hooks Rear - Yes
Cornering Lights - Yes
Door Sill Trim - Aluminium
Driver Drowsiness Detection - Yes
Follow Me Home Lights - Yes
Front Reading Lamps - Yes
Grab Handles Rear - Yes
Headrest Front - Adjustable
Headrest Rear - Adjustable
Horn Type - Electric
Intelligent Speed Assist - Yes
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist - Yes
Oil Pressure Warning - Yes
Pedal Covers - Aluminium-style
Puddle Lights - Yes
Reading Lights Front - Yes
Rev Counter - Yes
Sport Plus Mode - Not Available
Sunvisors - Dual with vanity mirrors
Temperature Gauge - Yes
Tie Down Hooks - Yes
Trailer Stability Assist - Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control - Confirmed 4WD derivative
Welcome Lighting - Yes
Spec Sportage Tank 300
Fuel Octane Requirement 95 Octane 95 Octane Unleaded
Variable Valve Timing CVVT Yes
Particulate Filter No No
Fuel Evaporation Control Yes EVAP Canister
Idle CO2 Output 175 265
CO2 Emissions 167 g/km 65 g/km
Green NCAP Rating 5 5/5
Start Stop System Yes No
Euro Emission Standard Euro 6 Euro 5
Noise Level 68 dB Low
CO2 Emissions G Km 167 65
Hybrid System Type Not Available Plug-In Hybrid AWD (Hi4-T)

In depth: how these cars differ

This Sportage and Tank 300 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Sportage 57 vs Tank 300 98.

Efficiency index: Sportage 54 vs Tank 300 97.

Safety-equipment index: Sportage 100 vs Tank 300 100.

Practicality index: Sportage 63 vs Tank 300 76.

Ownership-cover index: Sportage 71 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.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

Tank 300 leads by 19 points

Tank 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Sportage.

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 19 points
Data 96% source coverage
88
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 300

96% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 76
Ownership 65
Leads by 19 points
69
#2

Sportage

99% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 54
Performance 57
Efficiency 54
Safety 100
Practicality 63
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 300 +41 Efficiency Tank 300 +43 Safety Level Practicality Tank 300 +13 Ownership Sportage +6

Moderate 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 76/100
Ownership 65/100

Sportage

Performance 57/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 63/100
Ownership 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 300 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 69 pts for Sportage

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 300 leads. However, Sportage may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Sportage vs Tank 300 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.