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BYD Han vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or VW Passat?

BYD Han vs VW Passat: Key differences

BYD Han

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • substantially 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Passat is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,698 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers substantially more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 386 km more than the VW Passat.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Han offers substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 245 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 VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 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, VW Passat is substantially lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 752 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers substantially more boot space – 690 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries considerably more – 577 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 242 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
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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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Reviews BYD Han

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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BYD Han
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
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Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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