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BYD Tang vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Ford Transit Bus?

BYD Tang vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately 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 Transit Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,785 £.

Transit Bus

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 150 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers substantially more torque with 680 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 290 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: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Bus is moderately lighter – 2,338 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 292 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Tang offers significantly more boot space – 235 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries considerably more – 1,162 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 587 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang 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.

£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 Transit Bus

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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 Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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BYD Tang
Ford Transit Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Ford
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