Kia Tasman vs GWM Cannon Alpha

The Kia Tasman starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon Alpha opens at $52,990. That makes the Kia Tasman the more affordable entry point by $14,000.

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 $42,889 and $58,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Kia Tasman by roughly $2,140 in fuel alone.

Both the Kia Tasman and GWM Cannon Alpha hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Kia Tasman and 84% for the GWM Cannon Alpha.

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 7 in the Kia Tasman and 6 in the GWM Cannon Alpha.

The Kia Tasman features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the GWM Cannon Alpha gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia Tasman stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the GWM Cannon Alpha. The GWM Cannon Alpha counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Tasman uses a Diesel producing 154kW and 440Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.5 seconds.

The GWM Cannon Alpha responds with a 2.4L 4-cylinder Turbo Diesel making 135kW and 480Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Kia Tasman has the clear power advantage at 154kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon Alpha is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Tasman measures 5,410mm long on a 3,270mm wheelbase, 35mm shorter than the GWM Cannon Alpha at 5,445mm (3,350mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon Alpha generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GWM Cannon Alpha leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the Kia Tasman and $2,537/year for the GWM Cannon Alpha. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the Kia Tasman.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Kia Tasman) vs $2,537 (GWM Cannon Alpha). The Kia Tasman saves you roughly $428 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Tasman) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon Alpha). Both match on warranty length.