GWM Cannon vs Kia Tasman

The GWM Cannon starts from $39,490 before on-road costs, while the Kia Tasman opens at $38,990. That makes the Kia Tasman the more affordable entry point by $500.

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 $43,439 and $42,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the GWM Cannon and Kia Tasman hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the GWM Cannon and 85% for the Kia Tasman.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GWM Cannon and 7 in the Kia Tasman.

The GWM Cannon features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Kia Tasman gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Cannon stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Kia Tasman. The Kia Tasman counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM Cannon lines up producing 120kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Kia Tasman lines up making 154kW and 440Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.5 seconds.

The Kia Tasman has the clear power advantage at 154kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Cannon measures 5,340mm long on a 3,200mm wheelbase, 70mm shorter than the Kia Tasman at 5,410mm (3,270mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Tasman generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Kia Tasman leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,280/year for the GWM Cannon and $2,109/year for the Kia Tasman. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Kia Tasman.

Estimated annual total: $2,280 (GWM Cannon) vs $2,109 (Kia Tasman). The Kia Tasman saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (GWM Cannon) vs 7 years (Kia Tasman). Both match on warranty length.