Kia Carnival vs GWM Tank 300

The Kia Carnival starts from $50,570 before on-road costs, while the GWM Tank 300 opens at $49,990. That makes the GWM Tank 300 the more affordable entry point by $580.

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 $55,627 and $54,989 respectively.

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

Both the Kia Carnival and GWM Tank 300 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Kia Carnival and 88% for the GWM Tank 300.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM Tank 300 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Kia Carnival.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia Carnival and 6 in the GWM Tank 300.

The Kia Carnival features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4-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 Kia Carnival stands out with wireless charging 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 Kia Carnival gets cloth upholstery while the GWM Tank 300 offers synthetic leather.

The Kia Carnival uses a Petrol producing 216kW and 355Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The GWM Tank 300 responds with a Petrol making 167kW and 387Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Kia Carnival has the clear power advantage at 216kW vs 167kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia Carnival is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Carnival measures 5,155mm long on a 3,090mm wheelbase, 440mm longer than the GWM Tank 300 at 4,715mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Carnival generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 587L in the Kia Carnival and 550L in the GWM Tank 300, giving the Kia Carnival a 37L advantage. The Kia Carnival seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the GWM Tank 300 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 $2,736/year for the Kia Carnival and $2,708/year for the GWM Tank 300. That is a $28 annual difference in favour of the GWM Tank 300.

Estimated annual total: $2,736 (Kia Carnival) vs $2,708 (GWM Tank 300). The GWM Tank 300 saves you roughly $28 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Carnival) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Tank 300). Both match on warranty length.