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BYD Han vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or VW Touareg?

BYD Han vs VW Touareg: Key differences

BYD Han

  • only slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • moderately 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Han is only slightly cheaper – starting at 59,200 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,147 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers clearly more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 472 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

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 slightly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 462 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.1 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 700 Nm.

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 Touareg is moderately lighter – 2,059 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers significantly more boot space – 810 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries clearly more – 751 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 416 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han is far 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
VW Touareg

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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VW Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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BYD Han
VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
119 - 239 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
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, 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
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
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