Kia Sorento vs GWM Tank 500

The Kia Sorento starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the GWM Tank 500 opens at $59,990. That makes the Kia Sorento the more affordable entry point by $23,500.

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 $40,139 and $65,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Kia Sorento by roughly $2,425 in fuel alone.

Both the Kia Sorento and GWM Tank 500 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Kia Sorento and 88% for the GWM Tank 500.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Sorento packs more ADAS features with 6 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 Kia Sorento stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the GWM Tank 500. The GWM Tank 500 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Sorento uses a Petrol producing 200kW and 332Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The GWM Tank 500 responds with a Hybrid making 255kW and 648Nm, paired to a 9-speed auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The GWM Tank 500 has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 200kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia Sorento is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Sorento measures 4,815mm long on a 2,815mm wheelbase, 263mm shorter than the GWM Tank 500 at 5,078mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Tank 500 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 179L in the Kia Sorento and 98L in the GWM Tank 500, giving the Kia Sorento a 81L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 2025L vs 795L.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,938/year for the Kia Sorento and $2,423/year for the GWM Tank 500. That is a $485 annual difference in favour of the Kia Sorento.

Estimated annual total: $1,938 (Kia Sorento) vs $2,423 (GWM Tank 500). The Kia Sorento saves you roughly $485 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sorento) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Tank 500). Both match on warranty length.