GWM Tank 300 vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV

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 8 PHEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV

PHEV Apex Plug-In Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tank 300
⛽ Fuel Economy Tank 300
🛡 Safety Tank 300
📦 Practicality Tiggo 8 PHEV
🔑 Ownership Tiggo 8 PHEV
Tank 300 starts ZAR 729900 cheaper Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900 · Tiggo 8 PHEV from ZAR 729,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Tank 300 Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine Power 240 kW 150 kW
Torque 750 Nm 230 Nm
Engine Size 1999 cc 1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage 35.7 km/l 19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 224 mm 170 mm
Boot / Load Bay 490 l 494 l
Airbags 8 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 2050 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 7
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 7 Year / 200 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Tank 300 has a slight advantage, but Tiggo 8 PHEV remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tank 300 +26 pts
Efficiency Tank 300 +16 pts
Safety Tank 300 +6 pts
Practicality Tiggo 8 PHEV +2 pts
Ownership Tiggo 8 PHEV +4 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Tank 300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency

Tiggo 8 PHEV

Strengths
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to: Family Usage

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

Tiggo 8 PHEV

  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tank 300 Tiggo 8 PHEV
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 150 kW
Engine Torque Nm 750 Nm 230 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 150 kW
Maximum Engine RPM 6,000 rpm -
Max Torque Nm 750 Nm 230 Nm
Maximum Power 240 kW 150 kW
Maximum Torque 750 Nm 230 Nm
Engine Oil Capacity 5.5 l -
Power 240 kW 150 kW
Power Assisted Steering Electric Power Assisted -
Power 322 bhp 201.2 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 230 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 1.5 DGI plug-in hybrid
Engine Config 2.0L GW4C20D Turbocharged Petrol + Rear Electric Motor 1.5 DGI plug-in hybrid
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol 1.5 DGI plug-in hybrid
Engine Cylinders 4 4
Engine Type Config Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged 1.5 DGI plug-in hybrid
Spec Tank 300 Tiggo 8 PHEV
360 Degree Camera Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Around View Monitor Yes Standard
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Standard
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Standard
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard
Cruise Control Yes Standard
Drive Modes Yes Eco / Normal / Sport
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Standard
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Standard
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard
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 Standard
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Standard
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Standard
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 10 points

Tank 300 has a slight advantage, but Tiggo 8 PHEV remains highly competitive.

Winner 85 /100
Lead 10 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 10 points
75
#2

Tiggo 8 PHEV

74% data confidence 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 56
Performance 56
Efficiency 81
Safety 94
Practicality 78
Ownership 69
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 300 +26 Efficiency Tank 300 +16 Safety Tank 300 +6 Practicality Tiggo 8 PHEV +2 Ownership Tiggo 8 PHEV +4

Moderate difference between the models.

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 8 PHEV

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 81/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 78/100
Ownership 69/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM Tank 300 wins with 85 pts vs 75 pts for Tiggo 8 PHEV

In structured scoring, Tank 300 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 8 PHEV 81. 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 8 PHEV 94. 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 8 PHEV 69. 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 8 PHEV 78. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Tank 300 82, Tiggo 8 PHEV 56. 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.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

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 8 PHEV in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Tank 300 scores 82 vs 56.

Efficiency: Tank 300 scores 97 vs 81.

Safety: Tank 300 scores 100 vs 94.

Practicality: Tank 300 scores 76 vs 78.

Ownership: Tank 300 scores 65 vs 69.

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