GWM Tank 300 vs Hyundai Tucson

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 Plug-in Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 849,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 240 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 35.7 km/l
VS
Hyundai Tucson in South Africa

Hyundai Tucson

2.0D AT Executive AWD Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 764,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 137 kW 🔧 416 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Tank 300 vs Hyundai Tucson: the short answer

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

Tucson starts ZAR 131,000 cheaper Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900 · Tucson from ZAR 568,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tank 300 Tucson
Maximum Power Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm Tucson137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque Tank 300750 Nm Tucson416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Tank 3001999 cc Tucson1995 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tank 30035.7 km/l Tucson13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Tank 300224 mm Tucson181 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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

Tucson

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

Which One's Right for You?

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

Tucson

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tank 300 Tucson
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Not Available
Auto Lights Yes Yes
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes No
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Not Available
Eco Mode Yes Yes
Emergency Braking Yes Yes
EV Mode Yes No
Forward Collision Warning Yes Not Available
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Lane Keep Assist Yes Yes
Park Assist Yes Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear Front & Rear
Parking Sensor Front and Rear Front & Rear
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System Yes Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes No
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Front & Rear
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Yes Yes
Reversing Camera Yes Yes
Sport Mode Yes No
Surround View Camera Yes Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes No
Spec Tank 300 Tucson
4WD Engagement Available Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Yes Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Yes Not Applicable
4WD Selector Confirmed 4WD derivative Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes Yes
Axle Layout AWD All-Wheel Drive
Clutch Type Torque Converter Not Applicable
Differential Lock Yes No
Drive Mode Selector 4WD/off-road drive mode support -
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid) 4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Four Wheel Drive AWD
Engine Position Front Transverse Front
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 Not Applicable
Number of Gears 8 7
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Type Automatic 8-speed Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 8-speed Automatic
Gearbox Type 8-Speed Automatic 8-speed Automatic
LSD Available Yes Yes
Low Range Available where 4WD low range is fitted Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Yes Yes
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 -
Transfer Case Yes Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 8 7
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Front Differential Lock Yes Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock Yes Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tank 300 and Tucson 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: Tank 300 98 vs Tucson 69.

Efficiency index: Tank 300 97 vs Tucson 56.

Safety-equipment index: Tank 300 100 vs Tucson 92.

Practicality index: Tank 300 76 vs Tucson 73.

Ownership-cover index: Tank 300 65 vs Tucson 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 16 points

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

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 16 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 16 points
72
#2

Tucson

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 69
Efficiency 56
Safety 92
Practicality 73
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 300 +29 Efficiency Tank 300 +41 Safety Tank 300 +8 Practicality Tank 300 +3 Ownership Level

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

Tucson

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 73/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 300 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 72 pts for Tucson

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

Tank 300 vs Tucson 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.