GWM Tank 300 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

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.

GWM Tank 300 in South Africa

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 849,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 240 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 35.7 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

LiT MT Petrol Manual
ZAR 279,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tank 300
⛽ Fuel Economy Tank 300
🛡 Safety Tank 300
📦 Practicality Tank 300
🔑 Ownership Tank 300
Tiggo 4 Cross starts ZAR 699900 cheaper Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900 · Tiggo 4 Cross from ZAR 279,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Tank 300 Tiggo 4 Cross
Engine Power 240 kW 83 kW
Torque 750 Nm 170 Nm
Engine Size 1999 cc 1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage 35.7 km/l 14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 224 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay 490 l -
Airbags 8 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 2050 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 5 Years / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Tank 300 dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tank 300 +44 pts
Efficiency Tank 300 +41 pts
Safety Tank 300 +25 pts
Practicality Tank 300 +9 pts
Ownership Tank 300 +18 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Tank 300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Tiggo 4 Cross

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Tank 300

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 4 Cross

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tank 300 Tiggo 4 Cross
0–100 km/h 167 sec -
0-100 km/h 167 sec -
Acceleration 0 100 167 sec -
Active Exhaust - -
Engine Aspiration Turbocharged Naturally aspirated
Battery Capacity 19.1 kWh -
Cylinder Bore 82.5 mm -
Combined System Power 255 -
Combined System Torque 615 -
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 -
Cylinder Layout Inline 4 (I4) Inline
Cylinders 4 4
Displacement 1999 cc 1.5 cc
Engine Code GW4C20D -
Engine Displacement 1999 cc 1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Cc 1999 cc 1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Litres 1999 cc 1.5 cc
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Engine Power kW 240 kW 83 kW
Engine Torque Nm 750 Nm 170 Nm
Engine Valves 16 16
EV Range 105 km -
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Fuel System Direct Injection Petrol injection
Induction Turbocharged Naturally aspirated
Max Power kW 240 kW 83 kW
Maximum Engine RPM 6,000 rpm -
Max Torque Nm 750 Nm 170 Nm
Maximum Power 240 kW 83 kW
Maximum Torque 750 Nm 170 Nm
Engine Oil Capacity 5.5 l -
Power 240 kW 83 kW
Power Assisted Steering Electric Power Assisted -
Power 322 bhp 111.3 bhp
Power kW Rpm 5,500 rpm 5500
Power @ RPM 5,500 rpm 5500
Piston Stroke 93.1 mm -
Top Speed 195 km/h -
Torque 750 Nm 170 Nm
Torque Nm Rpm 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Torque @ RPM 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Turbo Type Turbocharged -
Turbocharger Yes -
Valves per Cylinder 16 16
Variable Valve Timing Yes -
Engine 2.0L GW4C20D Turbocharged Petrol + Rear Electric Motor 1.5L petrol
Engine Config 2.0L GW4C20D Turbocharged Petrol + Rear Electric Motor 1.5L petrol
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol 1.5L petrol
Engine Cylinders 4 4
Engine Type Config Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged 1.5L petrol
Spec Tank 300 Tiggo 4 Cross
360 Degree Camera Yes -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes -
Around View Monitor Yes -
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes -
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes -
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes -
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes -
Blind Spot Warning Yes -
Cruise Control Yes Standard
Drive Modes Yes Eco / Normal / Sport
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes -
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes -
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes -
Lane Keep Assist Yes -
Park Assist Yes -
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes -
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Standard
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes -
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Tank 300 leads by 28 points

Tank 300 dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.

Winner 85 /100
Lead 28 points
Data 97% confidence
85
#1 Winner

Tank 300

97% data confidence 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 82
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 76
Ownership 65
Leads by 28 points
57
#2

Tiggo 4 Cross

68% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 38
Performance 38
Efficiency 56
Safety 75
Practicality 67
Ownership 47
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 300 +44 Efficiency Tank 300 +41 Safety Tank 300 +25 Practicality Tank 300 +9 Ownership Tank 300 +18

High confidence result.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Tank 300

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 76/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiggo 4 Cross

Performance 38/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 75/100
Practicality 67/100
Ownership 47/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM Tank 300 wins with 85 pts vs 57 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross

In structured scoring, Tank 300 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 4 Cross may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Tank 300 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Tank 300 97 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 56. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Tank 300 100, Tiggo 4 Cross 75. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Tank 300 65, Tiggo 4 Cross 47. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Tank 300 76, Tiggo 4 Cross 67. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Tank 300 82, Tiggo 4 Cross 38. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

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Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Tank 300 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tank 300 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Tank 300 and Tiggo 4 Cross in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Tank 300 scores 82 vs 38.

Efficiency: Tank 300 scores 97 vs 56.

Safety: Tank 300 scores 100 vs 75.

Practicality: Tank 300 scores 76 vs 67.

Ownership: Tank 300 scores 65 vs 47.

Final structured scoring gives Tank 300 the advantage in this comparison.