Verdict
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM328,800 to the Omoda Jaecoo J8’s RM178,800, a RM150,000 jump that buys seven seats, all-wheel drive and a hybrid-assisted 2.0-litre powertrain with a 105 hp motor. It is also 250 mm longer and 206 mm taller, so it is the obvious choice for buyers who genuinely need the third row. But with all seven seats up, its 98-litre boot trails the J8’s 200 litres. The J8 is the more rational five-seat SUV, with marginally higher engine outputs, a powered boot and auto parking.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and its hybrid-assisted powertrain, and can justify the RM150,000 premium.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if five seats are enough and you want the much lower purchase price, a larger quoted boot and powered tailgate.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800.
- Seating: GWM Tank 500 seven seats; Omoda Jaecoo J8 five seats.
- Driveline: GWM Tank 500 all-wheel drive; Omoda Jaecoo J8 front-wheel drive.
- Boot space: GWM Tank 500 98 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J8 200 litres.
- Length and height: GWM Tank 500 5,070 mm and 1,905 mm; Omoda Jaecoo J8 4,820 mm and 1,699 mm.
- Powertrain: GWM Tank 500 241 hp/380 Nm 2.0-litre plus 105 hp/268 Nm motor; Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp/385 Nm 2.0-litre.
Tank 500
- Seven-seat cabin with 7 three-point seat belts.
- All-wheel drive and a 1.75 kWh hybrid battery with 105 hp motor.
- Front-seat massage and ventilation, plus front foglamps.
- RM150,000 more expensive.
- 98-litre boot is 102 litres smaller.
- Manual boot and no auto parking.
J8
- RM178,800 price saves RM150,000.
- 200-litre boot, powered boot and auto parking.
- 246 hp and 385 Nm engine outputs are slightly higher.
- Five seats rather than seven.
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- No front-seat massage or ventilation.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800 | RM178,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| 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 and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 241 hp at 5,500 rpm | 246 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 380 Nm at 1,700 rpm | 385 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 105 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 268 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1.75 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 4,820 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,892 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 98 litres | 200 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact RX | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" 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 & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Second Row Seats | Available For Second Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projectors |
| 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 | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, 50:50 Split Power Folding | 60:40 Split-folding and Reclining |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-Speaker Sony Sound 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 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 & J8 for sale
Tank 500 vs J8 FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or Omoda Jaecoo J8 better?
The Tank 500 is better for seven occupants and all-wheel-drive traction. The J8 is better for a five-seat buyer: it costs RM150,000 less, has a 200-litre boot and includes a powered boot and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM328,800 and the Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM178,800, so the difference is RM150,000.
Which one is better for carrying passengers and luggage?
The Tank 500 carries seven people, but its quoted boot space is 98 litres. The five-seat J8 has a 200-litre boot, giving it 102 litres more quoted luggage space.
