GWM Tank 500 vs Volvo XC60
Verdict
The GWM Tank 500 is the bigger, family-hauling play at RM328,800: seven seats, 5,070 mm length, 1,905 mm height and a 75-litre tank, plus a six-year warranty. The Volvo XC60 costs RM333,888, so the gap is only RM5,088, and it counters with 246 hp, a 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time and a much larger 483-litre boot. Both are AWD petrol hybrids with six airbags and AEB. The choice is not clear-cut: seats and size versus speed figures and luggage room.
Tank 500
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, a larger body and the longer six-year warranty.
XC60
Pick the Volvo XC60 if you want the stronger power figure, a 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time and a more usable 483-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Volvo XC60 RM333,888
- Seats: GWM Tank 500 7; Volvo XC60 5
- Power and torque: GWM Tank 500 241 hp/380 Nm; Volvo XC60 246 hp/350 Nm
- Size: GWM Tank 500 5,070 mm long and 1,905 mm tall; Volvo XC60 4,708 mm long and 1,655 mm tall
- Boot space: GWM Tank 500 98 litres; Volvo XC60 483 litres
- Warranty: GWM Tank 500 6 years; Volvo XC60 5 years
Tank 500
- Seven-seat cabin
- Bigger body than the XC60
- Longer six-year warranty
- Only 98 litres of boot space
- No 0-100 km/h or top speed figure listed
- Slightly lower power at 241 hp
XC60
- 483-litre boot
- 246 hp and 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Slightly longer 2,865 mm wheelbase
- Five seats only
- Shorter five-year warranty
- Less torque at 350 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 328,800✓ | RM 333,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| 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 |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| 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 Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 428✓ |
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 vs XC60 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Volvo XC60 better?
For seven seats and size, the GWM Tank 500 is better. For boot space and performance numbers, the Volvo XC60 is stronger, with 483 litres and a 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC60 is RM5,088 dearer than the GWM Tank 500, at RM333,888 versus RM328,800.
Which one has more space?
The GWM Tank 500 has more seats and a larger body, with seven seats and 5,070 mm length. The Volvo XC60 has the bigger boot, at 483 litres versus the Tank 500’s 98 litres.