Compare performance (517 HP vs 1034 HP), boot space and price (59200 £ vs 87900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Porsche Taycan?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BYD Han has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 59200 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28782 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Porsche Taycan: with 16.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the BYD Han with 18.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.80 kWh.
As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 680 km, about 159 km more than the BYD Han.
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 Porsche Taycan has a convincingly edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 517 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the BYD Han takes 3.90 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs convincingly better – reaching 305 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan pulls convincingly stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: BYD Han offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Porsche Taycan is slight lighter – 2165 kg compared to 2325 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BYD Han offers minimal more room – 410 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.
When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan convincingly takes the win – 635 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.
The Porsche Taycan proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Taycan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.
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Price
59200 - 62200 £
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Price
87900 - 206700 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
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Electric Range
521 km
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2325 kg
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Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 L
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Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
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Length
4995 mm
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Length
4962 - 4968 mm
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Width
1910 mm
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Width
1966 - 1998 mm
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Height
1495 mm
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Height
1378 - 1381 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
335 kg
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Payload
175 - 635 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
408 - 1034 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
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Torque
700 Nm
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Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
300 - 760 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Porsche
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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.