GWM Tank 300 vs Jaecoo J8

The GWM Tank 300 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J8 opens at $49,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $54,989 and $54,989 respectively.

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

Both the GWM Tank 300 and Jaecoo J8 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J8 packs more ADAS features with 9 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 GWM Tank 300 and 8 in the Jaecoo J8. The Jaecoo J8 adds a 360-degree camera that the GWM Tank 300 misses.

The GWM Tank 300 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Jaecoo J8 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Tank 300 stands out with panoramic roof that you will not find on the Jaecoo J8. The Jaecoo J8 counters with head-up display, wireless charging and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM Tank 300 lines up producing 167kW and 387Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J8 lines up making 165kW and 380Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The GWM Tank 300 has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 165kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J8 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Tank 300 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 105mm shorter than the Jaecoo J8 at 4,820mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 550L in the GWM Tank 300 and 520L in the Jaecoo J8, giving the GWM Tank 300 a 30L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J8 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,708/year for the GWM Tank 300 and $2,622/year for the Jaecoo J8. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J8.

Estimated annual total: $2,708 (GWM Tank 300) vs $2,622 (Jaecoo J8). The Jaecoo J8 saves you roughly $86 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (GWM Tank 300) vs 8 years (Jaecoo J8). The Jaecoo J8 has longer coverage.