GWM Tank 300 vs Suzuki XL6

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

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
Suzuki XL6 in South Africa

Suzuki XL6

1.5 GL AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 384,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Tank 300 vs Suzuki XL6: the short answer

Tank 300 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over XL6.

XL6 starts ZAR 342,000 cheaper Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900 · XL6 from ZAR 357,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tank 300 XL6
Maximum Power Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm XL677 kW
Maximum Torque Tank 300750 Nm XL6138 Nm
Engine Size Tank 3001999 cc XL61462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tank 30035.7 km/l XL616.1 km/l
Ground Clearance Tank 300224 mm XL60 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Suzuki XL6

1.5 GL AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

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

XL6

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

XL6

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tank 300 XL6
360 Degree Camera Yes No
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes No
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes No
Around View Monitor Yes No
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes No
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Not Applicable
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Not Applicable
Blind Spot Warning Yes Not Applicable
Cruise Control Yes Cruise control
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes No
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes No
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes No
Lane Keep Assist Yes No
Park Assist Yes No
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Rear
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes No
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes No
Spec Tank 300 XL6
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 No
Axle Layout AWD Front driven axle
Clutch Type Torque Converter Torque converter / CVT
Differential Lock Yes No
Drive Mode Selector 4WD/off-road drive mode support -
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid) 2WD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Four Wheel Drive 2WD
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 4.3
Number of Gears 8 4
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Type Automatic Floor-mounted selector
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 4-speed automatic
Gearbox Type 8-Speed Automatic 4-speed automatic
LSD Available Yes No
Low Range Available where 4WD low range is fitted Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Yes No
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 -
Transfer Case Yes Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 8 4
Transmission Type Automatic 4-speed automatic
Front Differential Lock Yes No
Rear Differential Lock Yes No
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tank 300 and XL6 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 XL6 34.

Efficiency index: Tank 300 97 vs XL6 62.

Safety-equipment index: Tank 300 100 vs XL6 67.

Practicality index: Tank 300 72 vs XL6 45.

Ownership-cover index: Tank 300 65 vs XL6 not separately scored.

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 37 points

Tank 300 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over XL6.

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 37 points
Data 99% source coverage
88
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 300

99% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 72
Ownership 65
Leads by 37 points
51
#2

XL6

74% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 67 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 62
Safety 67
Practicality 45
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 300 +64 Efficiency Tank 300 +35 Safety Tank 300 +33 Practicality Tank 300 +27

Large 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 72/100
Ownership 65/100

XL6

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 67/100
Practicality 45/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 300 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 51 pts for XL6

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 300 leads. However, XL6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Tank 300 vs XL6 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.