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BYD Tang vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Hyundai i30?

BYD Tang vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i30 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,728 £.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 367 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 Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers significantly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

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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, Hyundai i30 is substantially lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,315 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers clearly more boot space – 395 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries moderately more – 575 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 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.

£64,285
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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 Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BYD
Brand
Hyundai
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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