GWM Tank 500 vs Omoda Jaecoo J8
Verdict
The GWM Tank 500 is the big, expensive one: RM328,800 against RM178,800, a RM150,000 jump that brings seven seats, AWD, a petrol-hybrid drivetrain with a 1.8 kWh battery and a 75-litre tank. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is much cheaper, slightly stronger on output at 246 hp and 385 Nm, and has the only quoted performance figures here: 0-100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and 200 km/h. For Malaysian family use, the split is simple: space and traction versus price and pace.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, AWD and the taller, longer body, and can live with the much higher price.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if five seats are enough and you want similar engine size, slightly higher outputs and a far lower asking price.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800
- Seats: GWM Tank 500 7; Omoda Jaecoo J8 5
- Driven wheels: GWM Tank 500 AWD; Omoda Jaecoo J8 FWD
- Power/torque: GWM Tank 500 241 hp/380 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp/385 Nm
- Size: GWM Tank 500 5,070 mm long and 1,905 mm tall; Omoda Jaecoo J8 4,820 mm long and 1,699 mm tall
- Boot space: GWM Tank 500 98 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J8 200 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 328,800 | RM 178,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 241 hp | 246 hp✓ |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 385 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.8 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 4,820 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Boot space | 98 L | 200 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 75 L | 65 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 7✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 439 |
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 500
- Seven-seat cabin
- AWD as standard
- Petrol-hybrid drivetrain with 1.8 kWh battery
- RM150,000 dearer
- Only 98 litres of boot space
- Shorter six-year warranty
J8
- Much lower price
- 246 hp and 385 Nm are slightly higher outputs
- 200-litre boot is larger
- Five seats only
- FWD, not AWD
- No hybrid battery listed
Tank 500 vs J8 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Omoda Jaecoo J8 better?
The GWM Tank 500 is better for seven-seat use and AWD traction. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is better if five seats are enough and price matters, with slightly higher power and torque.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM150,000 more than the Omoda Jaecoo J8.
Which has more boot space?
The Omoda Jaecoo J8 has the bigger quoted boot at 200 litres, versus 98 litres for the GWM Tank 500.