GWM Tank 500 vs Subaru Outback
Verdict
The GWM Tank 500 asks RM328,800 against the Subaru Outback’s RM280,390, so the RM48,410 gap buys a much larger, seven-seat SUV with hybrid assistance, 241 hp and 380 Nm. The Subaru counters as a lower, lighter-footprint wagon on paper, with five seats but a far more useful 522-litre boot versus just 98 litres in the Tank 500. Both get all-wheel drive and AEB. The Tank 500 is about size and muscle; the Outback is about luggage space, lower tax and known 0-100 km/h pace.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, a bigger body and the stronger 241 hp, 380 Nm petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain.
Pick the Subaru Outback if you want the lower-priced car with 522 litres of boot space, seven airbags and a listed 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Subaru Outback RM280,390
- Seats: GWM Tank 500 7; Subaru Outback 5
- Power and torque: GWM Tank 500 241 hp and 380 Nm; Subaru Outback 185 hp and 245 Nm
- Size: GWM Tank 500 5,070 mm long, 1,934 mm wide; Subaru Outback 4,870 mm long, 1,875 mm wide
- Boot space: GWM Tank 500 98 litres; Subaru Outback 522 litres
- Road tax: GWM Tank 500 RM439 a year; Subaru Outback RM878 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 328,800 | RM 280,390✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Power | 241 hp✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm✓ | 245 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.6 s |
| Top speed | — | 206 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.8 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,682 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Boot space | 98 L | 522 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 75 L | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 878 |
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 seats versus the Subaru’s five
- Stronger 241 hp and 380 Nm output
- Longer six-year warranty
- Costs RM48,410 more
- Only 98 litres of boot space
- No listed 0-100 km/h or top speed figure
Outback
- Much larger 522-litre boot
- Lower RM280,390 price
- Seven airbags versus six in the GWM
- Only five seats
- Lower 185 hp and 245 Nm output
- Shorter five-year warranty
Tank 500 vs Outback FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Subaru Outback better?
For seven-seat use and stronger output, the GWM Tank 500 is the better fit. For most five-seat family use with luggage, the Subaru Outback is easier to justify thanks to its 522-litre boot and lower price.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM48,410 more than the Subaru Outback. That extra money mainly gets you seven seats, a larger body, hybrid/REV hardware and higher power and torque.
Which one has more luggage space?
The Subaru Outback has far more boot space at 522 litres. The GWM Tank 500 is rated at 98 litres, so its advantage is seating capacity rather than cargo room.