CUPRA Ateca vs GWM Tank 300

The CUPRA Ateca starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Tank 300 opens at $49,990. That makes the GWM Tank 300 the more affordable entry point by $5,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $60,489 and $54,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the CUPRA Ateca by roughly $3,420 in fuel alone.

Both the CUPRA Ateca and GWM Tank 300 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Ateca packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the GWM Tank 300.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the CUPRA Ateca and 6 in the GWM Tank 300.

The CUPRA Ateca features a 9.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the GWM Tank 300 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Ateca stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the GWM Tank 300. The GWM Tank 300 counters with panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The CUPRA Ateca uses a 4-cyl Turbo Petrol producing 140kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.2 seconds.

The GWM Tank 300 responds with a Petrol making 167kW and 387Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The GWM Tank 300 has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Ateca is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The CUPRA Ateca measures 4,381mm long on a 2,630mm wheelbase, 334mm shorter than the GWM Tank 300 at 4,715mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Tank 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 485L in the CUPRA Ateca and 550L in the GWM Tank 300, giving the GWM Tank 300 a 65L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Tank 300 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,900kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,024/year for the CUPRA Ateca and $2,708/year for the GWM Tank 300. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the CUPRA Ateca.

Estimated annual total: $2,024 (CUPRA Ateca) vs $2,708 (GWM Tank 300). The CUPRA Ateca saves you roughly $684 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Ateca) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Tank 300). The GWM Tank 300 has longer coverage.