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BYD Tang vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Hyundai Santa Fe?

BYD Tang vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • considerably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Santa Fe is markedly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,557 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 476 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 significantly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 229 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 Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers significantly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is visibly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers considerably more boot space – 704 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 469 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries a bit more – 665 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is far ahead 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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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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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 Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 162 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 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Hyundai
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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