Subaru Outback vs GWM Tank 300

The Subaru Outback starts from $48,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Tank 300 opens at $49,990. That makes the Subaru Outback the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $53,889 and $54,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Subaru Outback by roughly $1,285 in fuel alone.

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

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 9 in the Subaru Outback and 6 in the GWM Tank 300.

The Subaru Outback features a 12.1-inch touchscreen, while the GWM Tank 300 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Outback stands out with heated front seats that you will not find on the GWM Tank 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Subaru Outback uses a Petrol producing 137kW and 254Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 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 GWM Tank 300 has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 137kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Tank 300 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru Outback measures 4,870mm long on a 2,745mm wheelbase, 155mm longer than the GWM Tank 300 at 4,715mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Tank 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 975L in the Subaru Outback and 550L in the GWM Tank 300, giving the Subaru Outback a 425L advantage.

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 $2,451/year for the Subaru Outback and $2,708/year for the GWM Tank 300. That is a $257 annual difference in favour of the Subaru Outback.

Estimated annual total: $2,451 (Subaru Outback) vs $2,708 (GWM Tank 300). The Subaru Outback saves you roughly $257 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Outback) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Tank 300). The GWM Tank 300 has longer coverage.