Omoda 9 vs GWM Tank 500

The Omoda 9 starts from $61,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Tank 500 opens at $59,990. That makes the GWM Tank 500 the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $68,189 and $65,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Omoda 9 by roughly $10,120 in fuel alone.

Both the Omoda 9 and GWM Tank 500 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Omoda 9 and 88% for the GWM Tank 500.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Omoda 9 packs more ADAS features with 7 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. The Omoda 9 adds a 360-degree camera that the GWM Tank 500 misses.

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

The Omoda 9 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Sony audio and ambient lighting 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 Omoda 9 uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 105kW and 215Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.9 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 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Omoda 9 is 3.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Omoda 9 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,800mm wheelbase, 303mm 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 660L in the Omoda 9 and 98L in the GWM Tank 500, giving the Omoda 9 a 562L advantage. The GWM Tank 500 seats 7 vs 5.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $399/year for the Omoda 9 and $2,423/year for the GWM Tank 500. That is a $2,024 annual difference in favour of the Omoda 9.

Estimated annual total: $399 (Omoda 9) vs $2,423 (GWM Tank 500). The Omoda 9 saves you roughly $2,024 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Omoda 9) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Tank 500). The Omoda 9 has longer coverage.