Verdict
At RM250,000, the GWM Tank 300 saves RM18,888 and gives Malaysian buyers a much larger 4,760 mm body, 75-litre tank, sunroof, 360-degree camera and ventilated massaging front seats. It is the equipment-led choice, but its 400-litre boot trails the Volvo XC40’s 460 litres. The RM268,888 XC40 counters with 263 hp and a claimed 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time, plus 7.7 L/100 km and 50 g/km ratings. Its extra airbag, five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings, auto parking and 19-inch wheels make the premium easier to justify for road-focused use.
Pick the GWM Tank 300 if you want the lower RM250,000 entry price, a 75-litre tank, larger exterior dimensions and ventilated massaging front seats.
Pick the Volvo XC40 if you prioritise its 263 hp output, 460-litre boot, five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings, and auto parking.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 300 RM250,000; Volvo XC40 RM268,888.
- Power and torque: GWM Tank 300 217 hp and 380 Nm; Volvo XC40 263 hp and 390 Nm.
- Size: GWM Tank 300 4,760 mm long and 1,903 mm tall; Volvo XC40 4,425 mm long and 1,658 mm tall.
- Boot and fuel tank: GWM Tank 300 400 litres and 75 litres; Volvo XC40 460 litres and 49 litres.
- Safety: GWM Tank 300 has 6 airbags with no stated Euro NCAP or ANCAP rating; Volvo XC40 has 7 airbags and five stars from both Euro NCAP and ANCAP.
- Wheels: GWM Tank 300 has 18-inch alloys with 265/60R18 tyres; Volvo XC40 has 19-inch alloys with 235/50R19 tyres.
Tank 300
- RM18,888 cheaper to buy.
- 75-litre fuel tank and larger 4,760 mm body.
- Ventilated massaging front seats, sunroof and 360-degree camera.
- 400-litre boot is 60 litres smaller than the XC40’s.
- 217 hp and 380 Nm trail the XC40’s 263 hp and 390 Nm.
- Six airbags versus seven, with no stated Euro NCAP or ANCAP rating.
XC40
- 263 hp, 390 Nm and a claimed 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 460-litre boot, auto parking and six front and rear parking sensors.
- Seven airbags plus five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings.
- Costs RM18,888 more.
- 49-litre fuel tank is 26 litres smaller.
- No sunroof, while the Tank 300 includes one.
What the Tank 300 has over the XC40
What the XC40 has over the Tank 300
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Tank 300 is 67 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the XC40: 460 litres against 400.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM250,000✓ | RM268,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM428✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,550/mo✓ | RM2,745/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM6,813✓ | RM7,304 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM3,065 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM15.32 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM53,982 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 217 hp at 5,500 rpm | 263 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 380 Nm at 1,800 rpm | 390 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | Geartronic Automatic Transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 50 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,903 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | 1,875 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 49 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy HT | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 18 inch | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | 20 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 14 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Sport Chassis |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 | Power safety lock for rear door |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Reflectors |
| 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 with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| 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 Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and 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 Push button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| 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 |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| 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 hybrid 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Tank 300 vs XC40 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 300 or Volvo XC40 better?
The Volvo XC40 is better for performance, safety ratings, boot space and parking assistance. The GWM Tank 300 is the stronger buy for buyers who value a lower price, a 75-litre tank, larger dimensions and more front-seat comfort equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC40 costs RM268,888, which is RM18,888 more than the GWM Tank 300 at RM250,000.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volvo XC40 has the bigger boot at 460 litres, compared with 400 litres in the GWM Tank 300. The Tank 300 has the larger fuel tank, at 75 litres versus 49 litres.
Which one is locally assembled?
The XC40 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Tank 300 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The Tank 300 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the XC40. XC40: 8-year/160,000 km hybrid battery warranty.
