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BYD Han vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Kia XCeed?

BYD Han vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

BYD Han

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

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

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,026 £.

XCeed

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Han offers considerably more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 337 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is significantly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 974 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers marginally more boot space – 426 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries markedly more – 485 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han stands well ahead of its rival 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 £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 521 km
BYD Han
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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BYD Han
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
471 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
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