GWM Tank 300 vs Subaru Outback

The GWM Tank 300 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Outback opens at $48,990. That makes the Subaru Outback the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $54,989 and $53,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Subaru Outback by roughly $1,285 in fuel alone.

Both the GWM Tank 300 and Subaru Outback hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GWM Tank 300 and 88% for the Subaru Outback.

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 9 in the Subaru Outback.

The GWM Tank 300 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Subaru Outback gets a 12.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Outback counters with heated front seats that the GWM Tank 300 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM Tank 300 uses a Petrol 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 Subaru Outback responds with a Petrol making 137kW and 254Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The GWM Tank 300 has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 137kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Tank 300 is 0.4s 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, 155mm shorter than the Subaru Outback at 4,870mm (2,745mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Tank 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 550L in the GWM Tank 300 and 975L in the Subaru Outback, giving the Subaru Outback a 425L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Outback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg 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 $2,451/year for the Subaru Outback. That is a $257 annual difference in favour of the Subaru Outback.

Estimated annual total: $2,708 (GWM Tank 300) vs $2,451 (Subaru Outback). The Subaru Outback saves you roughly $257 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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