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.
X-Trail starts ZAR 12,000 cheaperTank 300 from ZAR 699,900 · X-Trail from ZAR 687,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Maximum Power
240 kW @ 5500 rpm
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
750 Nm
244 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size
1999 cc
2488 cc
Claimed Mileage
35.7 km/l
12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
224 mm
211 mm
Boot / Load Bay
490 l
485 l
Airbags
8
Driver, passenger, curtain, front side and front far-side airbags
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
1666 kg
Seating Capacity
-
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Tank 300 holds a noticeable edge over X-Trail, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tank 300
+42 pts
Efficiency
Tank 300
+47 pts
Safety
Tank 300
+6 pts
Practicality
X-Trail
+2 pts
Ownership
Tank 300
+13 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
Tank 300
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel Efficiency
X-Trail
Strengths
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage
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
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
X-Trail
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Combined Power
255 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
615 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
124.4 kW/tonne
81 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
300 Nm/tonne
146.5 Nm/tonne
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
105 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Bore
82.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Engine Code
GW4C20D
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2488 cc
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
750 Nm
244 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Stroke
93.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
195 km/h
195 km/h
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
0-100 km/h
5.8 sec
10.4 sec
Battery Capacity
19.1 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport plus terrain modes
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Maximum Power
240 kW @ 5500 rpm
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Intelligent Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Intelligent Cruise Control
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Lights
Yes
Automatic headlights
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Cruise Control
Yes
Intelligent Cruise Control
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Eco Mode
Yes
Standard
Emergency Braking
Yes
Intelligent Emergency Braking with junction assist and pedestrian/cyclist detection
EV Mode
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Front Camera
Yes
Around View Monitor camera system
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Intelligent Lane Intervention
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Intelligent Lane Intervention
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear parking sensors
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear parking sensors
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Rear parking camera
Sport Mode
Yes
Standard
Surround View Camera
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Front and rear parking sensors
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking
Reversing Camera
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Intervention
-
Standard
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
4WD Engagement
Available
Automatic Intelligent 4x4
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Axle Layout
AWD
4WD
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid)
Intelligent 4x4
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Four Wheel Drive
Intelligent 4x4
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
CVT
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Xtronic CVT
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
Xtronic CVT
LSD Available
Yes
Standard
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Yes
Intelligent 4x4 direct-coupling system
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Drive and terrain mode selector
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
4WD System Type
Full-Time 4WD with Low Range
Intelligent 4x4
Approach Angle
38 deg
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
38 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
35 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
35 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
224 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance Min
224 mm
210 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ramp Breakover Angle
28 deg
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Recovery Hooks
No
Not Available
Skid Plates Front
Yes
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Yes
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Yes
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Mud
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Eco / Normal / Sport drive modes
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Sand
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Snow
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Mud / Snow / Sand
Underbody Camera
Yes
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
-
Breakover Angle Deg
30 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Mud / Snow / Sand terrain modes
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
40/20/40 split-fold second row
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
Manual slide and reclining passenger seat
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre armrest
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Centre armrest
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
Rear centre armrest
Boot Space Seats Down
1100
651
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
Not Available
Cup Holders
Yes
6
Driver Seat
Yes
8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Power slide, reclining, lifter, tilt and 2-way lumbar
Fabric Seats
No
Quilted premium leather
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
40:20:40 sliding/reclining second row and 50:50 third-row dive-down seats
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch full TFT digital meter
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
Black
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Quilted premium leather
Leather Seats
Yes
Leather-accented / synthetic leather
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
2-way power driver lumbar
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Front seat back pockets
Memory Seats
Yes
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Manual slide and reclining
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Standard
Rear Armrest
Yes
Second-row centre armrest
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Standard
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Power driver seat with manual passenger seat
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
Power reclining
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
40/20/40 split second row and 50/50 dive-down third row
Seat Material
Leather
Leather-accented
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-accented / synthetic leather
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
1451 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
1422 mm
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Dual pinion electric power steering
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Leather-accented
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
2
Third Row Seats
No
Standard
Rear USB Ports
Yes
2
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
2
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
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
50/50 split third row with manual reclining and dive-down folding
Second Row Seat Configuration
-
40/20/40 split second row with manual slide, manual recline, single folding and armrest through to third row
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
ABS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
Airbags
8
Driver, passenger, curtain, front side and front far-side airbags
Alarm System
Yes
Vehicle security system
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Vehicle security system
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
8
Driver, passenger, front side, curtain and front far-side airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags
8
Driver, passenger, front side, curtain and front far-side airbags
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System
Fatigue Detection
Yes
Intelligent Driver Alert
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Lane Change Warning
Yes
Blind Spot Warning and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
Safety Rating
5
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
Speed limiter
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
BA
Yes
Standard
Far Side Airbag
-
Standard
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
AC Type
Yes
Dual-zone automatic temperature control
Accelerator 0 100
167 sec
10.4 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
12V outlet in instrument panel and cargo area
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Dual-zone automatic temperature control
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
Auto dimming mirror
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Standard
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes
-
Bottle Holders
Yes
Front 2 / second row 2 / third row 2 cupholders
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
Butterfly opening centre console
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Climate Control
Yes
Dual-zone automatic temperature control
Climate Zones
2
2
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Direct injection
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
Yes
Not Available
Difflock
Yes
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Yes
12.3-inch
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
0.33
Driver Display
Digital
Full TFT meter with speed, tachometer and gauges
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
Power adjustable, folding and heated exterior mirrors
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Diff Lock
Yes
Not Available
Front Power Outlet
Yes
12V instrument panel outlet
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive wipers
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
Washer nozzle with variable intermittent, speed-sensitive wipers
Fuel Consumption Combined
2.8
7.8
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
Capless fuel filler door
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
10.8-inch head-up display
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
Not Applicable
Keyless Entry
Yes
Smart keyless entry with hands-free walk-away lock and approach unlock
Lift Gate
Yes
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Not Available
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
Electric folding heated mirrors
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
Standard
Multi Function Steering
Yes
Standard
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Smart keyless entry with push-button start
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Instrument panel and cargo area 12V outlets
Power Windows
Yes
Front and rear power windows
Powered Tailgate
Yes
-
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
Second-row air vents
Rear Defogger
Yes
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
Yes
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
40/20/40 second row and 50/50 third row
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Standard
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
Auto dimming mirror
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Power adjustable, folding and heated exterior mirrors
Remote Start
No
-
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
Eco / Normal / Sport
Rim Size
19
19
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
-
Roof Load
50 kg
100 kg
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Silver roof rails / 100 kg maximum roof load
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Not Available
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Side Steps
Yes
-
Skid Plates
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Sound System
12
6
Source Model Column
tank-300
x-trail
Spare Wheel
Yes
Temporary spare wheel
Speed Alert System
Yes
Speed limiter
Speed Limiter
Yes
Standard
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Front and rear stabiliser bars
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
Standard
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls
Sub Frame
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
-
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Tail Lamps
Yes
Standard
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Standard
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Standard
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
top
Trip Computer
Yes
Full TFT meter with gauges
Tyre Repair Kit
No
Not Available
Unlocking
Yes
Smart keyless entry with hands-free walk-away lock and approach unlock
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
Standard
Vdc
Yes
Standard
Voice Command
Yes
Voice recognition
Voice Command Support
Yes
Voice recognition
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Standard
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
690 l
1298 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
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
Auto dimming mirror
Boot Space Seats Folded
690 l
1298 l
Front Armrest
Yes
Butterfly opening centre console
Heated Mirrors
Yes
Standard
Sonar
Front and Rear
Parking distance sensors
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Response
Progressive
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
4 cargo tie-down hooks
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Off-road or adventure derivative
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
LED tail lights
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Quilted premium leather
Tachometer
Yes
Standard
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Rear Privacy Windows
-
Standard
Driver Alertness
-
Intelligent Driver Alert
Power Sliding Doors
-
Not Applicable
Propilot
-
Standard
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Yes
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Body Cladding
Yes
Black side moulding
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Body colour
DRL
Yes
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Metal Roof
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
Two-tone colours available on Acenta Plus, plus monotone palette
Exterior Colour Options
6
5
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
Body colour
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lights
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Standard
Front Overhang
880 mm
935 mm
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
-
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Led Headlights
Yes
Standard
Led Taillights
Yes
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
Electric folding heated mirrors
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Overhang
890 mm
1040 mm
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Silver roof rails
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Two-tone body colour
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Alloy Wheel Design
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch alloy wheels
Front Overhang Mm
-
935 mm
Exterior Mirror Heated
-
Standard
Rear Overhang Mm
-
1040 mm
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
2.8 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
29.3 km/l
11.1 km/l
Claimed Fuel Consumption
2.8 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
Claimed Mileage
35.7 km/l
12.8 km/l
Combined Consumption
2.8 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
2.8 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
9.5 l/100km
-
Fuel Consumption Urban
14.2 l/100km
-
Fuel Economy Combined
2.8 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
2.8 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
55 l
Fuel Tank Litres
65
55
Highway Mileage
41.4 km/l
15.7 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
35.7 km/l
12.8 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Alternator
110A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15 000 km
Service Interval
10000
15 000 km
Service Intervals
10000
15 000 km
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Audio
Yes
AM/FM, DAB+, Bluetooth audio streaming
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls
Audio Speakers
12
6
Audio System
Yes
6 speaker audio system
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Connected Services
Yes
NissanConnect smartphone integration
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
12.3-inch full TFT digital meter
Display Audio
Yes
12.3-inch
FM Radio
Yes
Standard
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
Front USB-A/USB-C and second-row USB-A/USB-C
Head Up Display
Yes
10.8 inch Head-Up Display
Infotainment System
Yes
12.3-inch NissanConnect display with navigation
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Infotainment Screen
Yes
12.3-inch touchscreen display
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
Navigation System
Yes
Satellite navigation
Premium Audio
Yes
Bose sound system with 10 speakers
Radio
Yes
AM/FM radio and DAB+ digital radio
Rear Usb
Yes
2
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
12.3-inch touchscreen display
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Number of Speakers
12
6
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls
Touchscreen
Yes
12.3-inch touchscreen display
USB Ports
3
4
Voice Control
Yes
Voice recognition
Voice Recognition
Yes
Standard
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
AUX Input
-
-
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Standard
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Front and rear disc brakes
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Width
265 mm
235 mm
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake with auto hold
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Brake Assist System
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
Leather-accented
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Electric parking brake with auto hold
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Tyre Width
265 mm
235 mm
Spare Tyre
Yes
Temporary spare wheel
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Alloy
Temporary steel spare wheel
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Temporary spare wheel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
Leather-accented
Tyre Load Index
108
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Tyre Size
265/55R19
235/55 R19
Tyre Speed Rating
V
-
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
19
19
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
19
19
Wheel Size Type
19
235/55 R19
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch alloy wheels
Tyre Type
All-Terrain Radial
Radial
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
19-inch alloy wheels
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
Family SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2050 kg
1666 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2024
2001
Generation
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).
T33 fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail for South Africa
Facelift History
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.
Current South African T33 X-Trail specification from Nissan official page and September 2025 brochure
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Color Note
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.
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Blue
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
485 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
55 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
2295 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
224 mm
211 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
1050 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
1000 mm
Height
1850 mm
1725 mm
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
1666 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1095 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
892 mm
Length
4638 mm
4680 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
2000 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
12.4 m
11.1 m
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2705 mm
Width
1926 mm
1840 mm
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Chassis Type
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Standard
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Independent front strut
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Independent front strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1585 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Dual pinion electric power steering
Rear Axle Type
Solid axle with coil springs
Multi-link rear suspension
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Standard
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Independent multi-link rear suspension
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1590 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and telescopic
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Independent multi-link rear suspension
Suspension
Double Wishbone
Independent front strut / multi-link rear
Chassis Material
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
-
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
CO2 Emissions
65 g/km
183 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
65
183
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Green NCAP Rating
5/5
-
Idle CO2 Output
265
-
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Petrol
Hybrid System Type
Plug-In Hybrid AWD (Hi4-T)
Not Available
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Ownership Role
Flagship
Seven-seat family SUV flagship grade
Price Zar
849900 ZAR
812900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Top 4WD seven-seat Xtronic CVT grade
Starting Price
849900
812900
Starting Price Zar
849900
812900
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Nissan South Africa live X-Trail price data, updated April 2026
Spec
Tank 300
X-Trail
Real-world City Mileage Max
5.0 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
3.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
4.5 l/100km
-
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Tank 300 leads by 20 points
Tank 300 holds a noticeable edge over X-Trail, especially in key ownership areas.
Performance
Tank 300 +42
Efficiency
Tank 300 +47
Safety
Tank 300 +6
Practicality
X-Trail +2
Ownership
Tank 300 +13
Moderate difference between the models.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Tank 300
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
97/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
76/100
Ownership
65/100
X-Trail
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
52/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆GWM Tank 300
wins with 88 pts
vs 68 pts for X-Trail
In structured scoring, Tank 300 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, X-Trail may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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 X-Trail 50. 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, X-Trail 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, X-Trail 52. 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, X-Trail 78. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Tank 300 98, X-Trail 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 X-Trail in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Tank 300 scores 98 vs 56.
Efficiency: Tank 300 scores 97 vs 50.
Safety: Tank 300 scores 100 vs 94.
Practicality: Tank 300 scores 76 vs 78.
Ownership: Tank 300 scores 65 vs 52.
Final structured scoring gives Tank 300
the advantage in this comparison.
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