Verdict
At RM328,800, the seven-seat GWM Tank 500 costs RM88 less than the RM328,888 Volvo XC60, yet brings a 105-hp/268-Nm motor, nine-speed automatic and 75-litre tank. It is 362 mm longer and has rear single-zone climate control, but its stated 98-litre boot is tiny beside the Volvo’s 483 litres. The XC60 is the more compact five-seater, with a 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time and a marginally longer 2,865-mm wheelbase; its 13-hp/30-Nm motor assistance is much smaller. Choose seating and cabin kit, or luggage room and a powered hands-free boot.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, rear climate control, a head-up display and massaging ventilated front seats.
Pick the Volvo XC60 if five seats and a 483-litre boot matter more than a third row, and you want a powered contactless tailgate.
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
- Engine output: GWM Tank 500 241 hp and 380 Nm | Volvo XC60 246 hp and 350 Nm
- Hybrid motor output: GWM Tank 500 105 hp and 268 Nm | Volvo XC60 13 hp and 30 Nm
- Transmission and warranty: GWM Tank 500 9 speeds and 6 years | Volvo XC60 8 speeds and 5 years
Tank 500
- Seven-seat cabin with 50:50 power-folding third row
- Massaging and ventilated powered front seats
- Head-up display, 360-degree camera and rear single-zone climate control
- 98-litre boot versus the XC60’s 483 litres
- Manual boot versus the XC60’s powered contactless opening
- 5,070-mm length versus the XC60’s 4,708 mm
XC60
- 483-litre boot
- Powered boot with contactless opening
- Integrated two-stage booster cushions on the outer rear seats
- Five seats versus the Tank 500’s seven
- Rear air-con vents rather than the Tank 500’s rear single-zone climate control
- 13-hp/30-Nm motor versus the Tank 500’s 105-hp/268-Nm unit
| 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 at 5,500 rpm | 246 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 380 Nm at 1,700 rpm✓ | 350 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 82 mm × 93.2 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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.
Used Tank 500 & XC60 for sale
Tank 500 vs XC60 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Volvo XC60 better?
The Tank 500 is better for seven-seat use and richer rear-cabin equipment. The XC60 is better for five occupants needing a far larger 483-litre boot, plus a powered contactless tailgate.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM328,800 and the Volvo XC60 costs RM328,888, so the Volvo is RM88 more expensive.
Which has more space for people and luggage?
The Tank 500 carries seven people, while the XC60 seats five. With the stated figures, the XC60 has much more boot space at 483 litres versus 98 litres for the Tank 500.
