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BYD Tang vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or DS Automobiles DS 3?

BYD Tang vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • substantially more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,237 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 8.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers markedly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 130 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 3.

DS 3

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 Tang offers substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 361 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers clearly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 420 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, DS Automobiles DS 3 is substantially lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,381 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more boot space – 350 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries a bit more – 575 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is slightly 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.

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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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The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
29,000 - 36,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
DS Automobiles
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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