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BYD Tang vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Ford Ranger?

BYD Tang vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Ranger

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Ford Ranger is noticeably cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,846 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers significantly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 488 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Ranger

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 significantly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers marginally more torque with 697 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 17 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Ford Ranger is barely lighter – 2,405 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries substantially more – 989 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 414 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang 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.

£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
BYD Tang
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Tang

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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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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BYD Tang
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Ford
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