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BYD ETP3 vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or VW Tiguan?

BYD ETP3 vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more electric range

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • barely lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD ETP3 is barely cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,958 £.

As for electric range, the BYD ETP3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 233 km, about 107 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is substantially faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 115 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Tiguan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is barely lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 41 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD ETP3 offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,500 L, about 2,014 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries markedly more – 780 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 247 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan has the upper hand in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Reviews VW Tiguan

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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BYD ETP3
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
180 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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