GWM Tank 500 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Kia Carnival
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| Specification |
GWM Tank 500
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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Kia Carnival
Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 2.05 crore | Rs 1.46 crore | Rs 1.5 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1998 cc | 1598 cc | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | — | — | 268 hp | |
| Engine torque | — | — | 331.5 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | 346 hp | — | — | |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (HEV), 5 (PHEV) | 7 | 11 | |
| Length | 5078 mm | 4785 mm | 5155 mm | |
| Width | 1934 mm | 1900 mm | 1995 mm | |
| Height | 1905 mm | 1710 mm | 1740 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | 2765 mm | 3090 mm | |
| Ground clearance | — | 176 mm | 172 mm | |
| Fuel tank | — | 67 L | 72 L | |
| Boot space | — | 782 L | — | |
| Tyre size | 265/60 R18 | 235/55 R19 | 235/60R18 | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | White, Black | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Oxford Blue, Rain Forest, Hampton Gray | Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | — | |
| Dual front airbags | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Knee airbag | No | No | Yes | |
| ABS | No | No | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | No | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill descent control | No | Yes | No | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | No | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | No | No | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Auto high beam | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver attention alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Automatic parking assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | No | |
| Power steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Central locking | No | No | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | No | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | No | |
| Tilt steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | No | No | Yes | |
| Ambient lighting | No | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | No | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Rear wiper | No | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Traffic jam assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Off-road cruise control | Yes | No | No | |
| Differential locks | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear cross traffic braking | Yes | No | No | |
| Powered side steps | Yes | No | No | |
| Heated steering wheel | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | No | |
| Smart power sliding doors | No | No | Yes | |
| Tri-zone automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Dual sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane following assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Safe exit assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver seat memory | No | No | Yes | |
| Sunshade blinds | No | No | Yes | |
| Artificial leather seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated outside mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
GWM Tank 500 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Kia Carnival: quick answers
Which is cheaper, GWM Tank 500, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Kia Carnival?
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid from Rs 1.46 crore, the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore and the GWM Tank 500 from Rs 2.05 crore.
Which is more powerful, GWM Tank 500, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Kia Carnival?
The GWM Tank 500 HEV is the most powerful (GWM Tank 500 HEV: 346 hp; Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp).
Which has more safety features, GWM Tank 500, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Kia Carnival?
The GWM Tank 500 HEV has 6 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has 6 airbags and 11 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are GWM Tank 500, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Kia Carnival prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
