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BYD Tang vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Genesis G70?

BYD Tang vs Genesis G70: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Genesis G70

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Genesis G70 is considerably cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,731 £.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers visibly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 240 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, Genesis G70 is significantly lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 903 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G70 offers markedly more boot space – 330 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries noticeably more – 575 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is clearly superior 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.

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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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The Genesis G70 blends sleek, low-slung styling with a cabin that feels more bespoke than bargain-bin, delivering driver-focused dynamics that make long runs and twisty roads equally entertaining. With premium materials, thoughtful tech and a value proposition that nudges past its German rivals, it’s the kind of compact executive that feels serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
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Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
BYD
Brand
Genesis
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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