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BYD Han vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Suzuki Vitara?

BYD Han vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

BYD Han

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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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.

Suzuki Vitara is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,589 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Suzuki Vitara is visibly more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BYD Han. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 95 km more than the Suzuki Vitara.

Vitara

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 clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 393 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, Suzuki Vitara is considerably lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 1,070 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Han offers very slightly more boot space – 410 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Vitara carries clearly more – 425 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han sits just ahead overall 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
Suzuki Vitara

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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Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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BYD Han
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 137 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
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
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Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Suzuki
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