Jaecoo J8 vs GWM Tank 300

The Jaecoo J8 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Tank 300 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 favour the Jaecoo J8 by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

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

Interior trim differs: the Jaecoo J8 gets leather upholstery while the GWM Tank 300 offers synthetic leather.

The Jaecoo J8 uses a Petrol producing 183kW and 385Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The GWM Tank 300 responds with a Petrol making 162kW and 380Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J8 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 162kW. 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 Jaecoo J8 measures 4,820mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 105mm longer than the GWM Tank 300 at 4,715mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J8 generally means more rear legroom.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,366/year for the Jaecoo J8 and $2,708/year for the GWM Tank 300. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J8.

Estimated annual total: $2,366 (Jaecoo J8) vs $2,708 (GWM Tank 300). The Jaecoo J8 saves you roughly $342 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J8) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Tank 300). The Jaecoo J8 has longer coverage.