GWM Tank 500 vs Kia EV5
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
GWM Tank 500
|
Kia EV5
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 2.05 crore | Rs 1.69 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Hybrid | Electric | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | — | |
| Engine | 1998 cc | — | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Electric range | — | 490 km | |
| Electric motor power | — | 160 kW | |
| Electric motor torque | — | 310 Nm | |
| AC charging | — | 6.6 kW | |
| AC charging time | — | About 9 hr 43 min (10-100%, 6.6 kW) | |
| DC charging time | — | About 57 min (10-80%, 50 kW charger) | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Combined power | 346 hp | — | |
| Transmission | Automatic | Single-speed (electric) | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 7 (HEV), 5 (PHEV) | 5 | |
| Length | 5078 mm | 4615 mm | |
| Width | 1934 mm | 1875 mm | |
| Height | 1905 mm | 1715 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | — | |
| Boot space | — | 513 L | |
| Tyre size | 265/60 R18 | — | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | White, Black | Snow White Pearl, Shale Grey, Starry Night Black, Ivory Silver | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | No | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | |
| ABS | No | Yes | |
| EBD | No | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | |
| Hill descent control | No | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Cruise control | No | Yes | |
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | No | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | No | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | No | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | |
| Automatic parking assist | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Power steering | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | No | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | |||
| DC fast charging | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | |
| Rear spoiler | No | Yes | |
| Rear wiper | No | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Traffic jam assist | Yes | No | |
| Off-road cruise control | Yes | No | |
| Differential locks | Yes | No | |
| Rear cross traffic braking | Yes | No | |
| Powered side steps | Yes | No | |
| Auto-flush door handles | No | Yes | |
| Multi-collision braking | No | Yes | |
| Heated outside mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Solar glass | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
GWM Tank 500 vs Kia EV5: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the GWM Tank 500 or the Kia EV5?
The Kia EV5 is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.69 crore ex-factory, Rs 36.5 lakh less than the GWM Tank 500, which starts at Rs 2.05 crore.
Which is more powerful, the GWM Tank 500 or the Kia EV5?
The GWM Tank 500 HEV is the most powerful (GWM Tank 500 HEV: 346 hp; Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD): 215 hp).
Which has more safety features, the GWM Tank 500 or the Kia EV5?
The GWM Tank 500 HEV has 6 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD) has 6 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are GWM Tank 500 and Kia EV5 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.
