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BYD Tang vs Hyundai Inster comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 20,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Hyundai Inster?

BYD Tang vs Hyundai Inster: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Hyundai Inster

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

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.

Hyundai Inster is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,500 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Inster is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 9.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers visibly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 160 km more than the Hyundai Inster.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 402 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai Inster takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers significantly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 147 Nm. That’s about 533 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Inster is substantially lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Inster offers a bit more boot space – 280 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries visibly more – 575 kg compared to 357 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang stands well ahead of its rival 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
Hyundai Inster

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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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Hyundai Inster

The Inster has quickly captured the attention of automotive enthusiasts with its striking design and dynamic performance. This model seamlessly blends advanced technology with comfort, making it an ideal choice for both daily commutes and adventurous road trips. With its spacious interior and innovative features, the Inster promises an exhilarating driving experience that doesn’t compromise on practicality.

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BYD Tang
Hyundai Inster

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
20,500 - 25,800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
327 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,433 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
238 - 280 L
Length
4,970 mm
Length
-
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
1,745 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,655 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
317 - 357 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
97 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
147 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
71 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Hyundai
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