Verdict
At RM328,800, the seven-seat GWM Tank 500 is RM88 less than the five-seat Volvo XC60 at RM328,888, so price does not settle this one. The Tank is 362 mm longer and brings a 105-hp electric motor, ventilated massaging front seats and a head-up display, but its 98-litre boot is tiny beside the Volvo’s 483 litres. Choose the Tank for regularly carrying more people; choose the CKD Volvo if luggage space, integrated rear booster cushions and a powered hands-free tailgate matter more.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, 380 Nm of engine torque and a 105-hp hybrid motor at virtually the same price.
Pick the Volvo XC60 if five seats are enough and its 483-litre boot, integrated rear booster cushions and contactless powered tailgate suit your daily use.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Volvo XC60 RM328,888.
- Seating and boot space: GWM Tank 500 7 seats and 98 litres; Volvo XC60 5 seats and 483 litres.
- Length: GWM Tank 500 5,070 mm; Volvo XC60 4,708 mm.
- Hybrid motor output: GWM Tank 500 105 hp and 268 Nm; Volvo XC60 13 hp and 30 Nm.
- Warranty: GWM Tank 500 6 years unlimited mileage plus 8 years/200,000 km for the high-voltage battery; Volvo XC60 5 years unlimited mileage.
- Front wheels: GWM Tank 500 20-inch alloys; Volvo XC60 19-inch 5-double-spoke alloys.
Tank 500
- Seven seats and 50:50 power-folding third row.
- Ventilated, massaging powered front seats and head-up display.
- Six-year unlimited-mileage warranty with 8-year/200,000-km high-voltage battery cover.
- 98-litre boot versus the XC60's 483 litres.
- Manual boot instead of the XC60's contactless powered boot.
XC60
- 483-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Integrated two-stage booster cushions on the outer rear seats.
- Powered boot with contactless opening and auto high beam.
- Five seats versus the Tank 500's seven.
- 350 Nm engine torque and a 13-hp, 30-Nm motor versus 380 Nm and 105 hp, 268 Nm in the Tank 500.
- No head-up display, front-seat ventilation or massaging function.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800✓ | RM328,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM428✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 246 hp✓ |
| Torque | 380 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 105 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 268 Nm✓ | 30 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 1.75 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 98 litres | 483 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/50R20 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50R20 | — |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact RX | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Second Row Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| 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 | Full LED | Full LED |
| 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 with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, 50:50 Split Power Folding | 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated 2-stage booster child seat cushions for the outer seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Powered Sunshade for Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System |
| 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 Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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/200,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | — |
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.
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Tank 500 vs XC60 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Volvo XC60 better?
The Tank 500 is better for seven occupants and front-seat comfort features. The XC60 is better for five people carrying luggage, with 483 litres of boot space against 98 litres in the Tank.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC60 costs RM88 more than the GWM Tank 500. That is too small a gap to drive the decision; seating needs and boot space should.
Which one has the stronger hybrid system?
The Tank 500 has the larger quoted electric motor at 105 hp and 268 Nm, against 13 hp and 30 Nm for the XC60. Its engine also produces 380 Nm, compared with 350 Nm.