GWM Tank 300 vs KGM Rexton

The GWM Tank 300 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Rexton opens at $50,000. That makes the GWM Tank 300 the more affordable entry point by $10.

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 $55,000 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the KGM Rexton by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the GWM Tank 300 and KGM Rexton hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 Tank 300 and 6 in the KGM Rexton.

The GWM Tank 300 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the KGM Rexton gets a 12.3-inch display. 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 KGM Rexton. The KGM Rexton counters with 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 KGM Rexton responds with a Turbo DDi Diesel making 149kW and 441Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The GWM Tank 300 has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 149kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Tank 300 is 2.0s 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, 135mm shorter than the KGM Rexton at 4,850mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Rexton generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 550L in the GWM Tank 300 and 236L in the KGM Rexton, giving the GWM Tank 300 a 314L advantage. The KGM Rexton seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the KGM Rexton leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg 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 $2,480/year for the KGM Rexton. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the KGM Rexton.

Estimated annual total: $2,708 (GWM Tank 300) vs $2,480 (KGM Rexton). The KGM Rexton saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (GWM Tank 300) vs 7 years (KGM Rexton). Both match on warranty length.