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BYD Tang vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 229 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

BYD Tang vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai IONIQ 5

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tang

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 IONIQ 5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,957 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 8.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 40 km more than the BYD Tang.

IONIQ 5

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 clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 229 HP. That’s roughly 288 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers substantially more torque with 680 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Tang

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai IONIQ 5 is visibly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 675 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers clearly more boot space – 520 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries marginally more – 575 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang holds a solid overall lead 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 IONIQ 5

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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 IONIQ 5

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 looks like a spaceship that moved into suburbia, pairing bold retro‑futuristic styling with a roomy, cleverly laid-out cabin that makes long trips surprisingly comfortable. Its electric character delivers instant, silky acceleration and low running costs, making it a smart, slightly cheeky pick for buyers who want tech, practicality and personality without the drama.

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BYD Tang
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
515 - 530 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Hyundai
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