GWM Tank 500 vs Hyundai Venue Cargo

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 500 in South Africa

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Plug-in Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 40 km/l
VS
Hyundai Venue Cargo in South Africa

Hyundai Venue Cargo

1.2 Premium Cargo MT Petrol Current
ZAR 309,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 15.4 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Tank 500 vs Hyundai Venue Cargo: the short answer

Tank 500 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Venue Cargo.

Venue Cargo starts ZAR 840,000 cheaper Tank 500 from ZAR 1,149,900 · Venue Cargo from ZAR 309,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tank 500 Venue Cargo
Maximum Power Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm Venue Cargo61 kW
Maximum Torque Tank 500750 Nm Venue Cargo114 Nm
Engine Size Tank 5002999 cc Venue Cargo1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tank 50040 km/l Venue Cargo15.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Tank 500224 mm Venue Cargo190 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Tank 500

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

Venue Cargo

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 500

  • 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

Venue Cargo

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tank 500 Venue Cargo
Model Introduced Year 2025 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation First generation Tank 500, launched globally in 2023 and brought to South Africa in 2025. Local specification leans toward maximum equipment loading and softer suspension calibration versus the Chinese-domestic version. Current South African Venue Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Recently launched into the SA market in 2025; no facelift to date. Software updates expected to refine hybrid system behaviour and adaptive air suspension calibration based on early SA fleet feedback. Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Panel van
Color Note Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Cosmos Grey, Atlantic Blue and Adventure Olive Green. Two-tone roof options available with selected base colours. Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment SUV Van
Tare Mass Kg 2680 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Spec Tank 500 Venue Cargo
Length 5060 mm 3995 mm
Width 1996 mm 1770 mm
Height 1905 mm 1617 mm
Wheelbase 2950 mm 2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 224 mm 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space 580 l 1296 l
Kerb Weight 2680 kg 1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3200 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 3000 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 990 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 960 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1050 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 890 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity - 620 kg
Number of Rows - 1 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tank 500 and Venue Cargo 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 500 100 vs Venue Cargo 30.

Efficiency index: Tank 500 97 vs Venue Cargo 61.

Safety-equipment index: Tank 500 100 vs Venue Cargo 89.

Practicality index: Tank 500 83 vs Venue Cargo 66.

Ownership-cover index: Tank 500 65 vs Venue Cargo 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 500 leads by 29 points

Tank 500 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Venue Cargo.

Evidence leader 90 /100
Lead 29 points
Data 96% source coverage
90
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 500

96% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 83
Ownership 65
Leads by 29 points
61
#2

Venue Cargo

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 61
Safety 89
Practicality 66
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 500 +70 Efficiency Tank 500 +36 Safety Tank 500 +11 Practicality Tank 500 +17 Ownership Level

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 500

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 83/100
Ownership 65/100

Venue Cargo

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 500 leads the specification evidence index with 90 pts vs 61 pts for Venue Cargo

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 500 leads. However, Venue Cargo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Tank 500 vs Venue Cargo 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.