GWM Tank 300 vs Volvo EC40
Verdict
These two sit almost on top of each other on price: the GWM Tank 300 is RM250,000, just RM1,112 above the RM248,888 Volvo EC40. What you get is very different. The Tank 300 is the bigger, ladder-frame petrol SUV, with a 2.0 litre turbo making 217 hp and 380 Nm, a full-size spare and plusher front seats with massage and ventilation. The EC40 is the quicker-on-paper EV, with 235 hp, 420 Nm, 488 km range and 200 kW DC charging, plus more driver-assist kit.
Pick the GWM Tank 300 if you want the larger body, petrol refuelling, a full-size spare and front seats with massage and ventilation.
Pick the Volvo EC40 if you want electric drive, 488 km range, 200 kW DC charging, a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time and more parking assistance.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 300 RM250,000; Volvo EC40 RM248,888
- Powertrain output: GWM Tank 300 217 hp/380 Nm petrol; Volvo EC40 235 hp/420 Nm electric motor
- Range/energy: GWM Tank 300 75-litre petrol tank; Volvo EC40 70 kWh battery with 488 km range
- Size: GWM Tank 300 4,760/1,930/1,903 mm; Volvo EC40 4,440/1,873/1,582 mm
- Boot space: GWM Tank 300 400 litres; Volvo EC40 413 litres
- Road tax: GWM Tank 300 RM440/year; Volvo EC40 RM220/year
Tank 300
- Much larger body, with a 320 mm longer length and 321 mm taller height than the EC40
- Powered front seats add massage and ventilation, which the EC40 does not list
- Full-size spare wheel instead of the EC40’s tyre repair kit
- Less boot space at 400 litres versus 413 litres
- Higher annual road tax at RM440 versus RM220
- Fewer parking aids: 4 front and 4 rear sensors, while the EC40 has 6 front, 6 rear and auto parking
EC40
- Electric motor makes more output: 235 hp and 420 Nm versus 217 hp and 380 Nm
- 488 km range, 11 kW AC charging and 200 kW DC charging
- Adds driver’s knee airbag, 5-star Euro NCAP rating, navigation and auto parking
- Smaller body, with a 4,440 mm length and 1,582 mm height versus the Tank 300’s 4,760 mm and 1,903 mm
- No full-size spare; it gets a tyre repair kit
- Powered front seats lack the Tank 300’s massage and ventilation functions
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 250,000 | RM 248,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 217 hp | — |
| Torque | 380 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 235 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 420 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) |
| Battery Capacity | — | 70 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 488 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volvo |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,873 mm |
| Height | 1,903 mm | 1,582 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | 2,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 413 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy HT | Continental EcoContact 6 VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Sports Chassis |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | Fixed Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1x 12V in front, 2x USB-C front, 2x USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker Infinity Sound System | 9" Portrait Android Automotive OS Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | RM 220✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Tank 300 vs EC40 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 300 or Volvo EC40 better?
The Volvo EC40 is better for EV performance, range, charging and driver assistance. The GWM Tank 300 is better if you want the larger petrol SUV, a ladder-frame chassis, full-size spare and more indulgent front seats.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 300 costs RM250,000, while the Volvo EC40 costs RM248,888. That makes the Tank 300 RM1,112 more expensive before looking at road tax, charging, fuel or insurance costs.
Which one is bigger and more practical?
The GWM Tank 300 is physically larger at 4,760 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and 1,903 mm tall. The Volvo EC40 has the bigger boot, though, at 413 litres versus the Tank 300’s 400 litres.