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BYD Tang vs CUPRA Leon comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 35,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or CUPRA Leon?

BYD Tang vs CUPRA Leon: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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CUPRA Leon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly 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.

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

CUPRA Leon is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,607 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers considerably more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 399 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

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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 Tang offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 192 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers clearly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is clearly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,259 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon offers visibly more boot space – 380 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries moderately more – 575 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£64,285
Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 530 km
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Coutand
2 Jul 2026, 16:43:43

It's a very good sporty and comfortable car, light and powerful with very good handling. The vehicle is very comfortable and pleasant; I tried it — it's the one I recommend. It's reasonably priced depending on the engine.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
432 - 493 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
Brand
BYD
Brand
CUPRA
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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