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BYD Han vs Renault R4 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 27,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Renault R4?

BYD Han vs Renault R4: Key differences

BYD Han

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault R4

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Renault R4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,300 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,835 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R4 is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BYD Han. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers markedly more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 112 km more than the Renault R4.

R4

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 BYD Han offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Renault R4 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 455 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault R4 is clearly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 815 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault R4 offers substantially more boot space – 1,045 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 635 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault R4 carries clearly more – 443 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han is decisively ahead 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
27,300 - 32,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 1,045 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,808 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
385 - 443 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Renault
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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