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BYD Han vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or SsangYong Rexton?

BYD Han vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

BYD Han

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SsangYong Rexton is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,026 £.

Rexton

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 substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 315 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 SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Rexton is only slightly faster – reaching 184 km/h, while the BYD Han tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 259 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.

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Rexton is barely lighter – 2,145 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers significantly more boot space – 784 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 374 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries clearly more – 770 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 435 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
BYD Han
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

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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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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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BYD Han
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.2 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
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
SsangYong
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