GWM Tank 500 vs Honda Accord

The GWM Tank 500 starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda Accord opens at $57,900. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $2,090.

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 $65,989 and $63,690 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $5,130 in fuel alone.

Both the GWM Tank 500 and Honda Accord hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the GWM Tank 500.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Tank 500 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM Tank 500 uses a Hybrid producing 255kW and 648Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed auto to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Honda Accord responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 315Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The GWM Tank 500 has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Tank 500 measures 5,078mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 103mm longer than the Honda Accord at 4,975mm (2,830mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Tank 500 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 98L in the GWM Tank 500 and 473L in the Honda Accord, giving the Honda Accord a 375L advantage. The GWM Tank 500 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the GWM Tank 500 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,423/year for the GWM Tank 500 and $1,397/year for the Honda Accord. That is a $1,026 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $2,423 (GWM Tank 500) vs $1,397 (Honda Accord). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $1,026 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Tank 500) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord). The GWM Tank 500 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda Accord).