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BYD Tang vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (64300 £ vs 51200 £ ) 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

  • convincingly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker from 0–100 km/h

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • evident cheaper
  • clearly perceptible lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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.

Hyundai Santa Fe has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13071 £.

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

Santa Fe

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 517 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs barely noticeable better – reaching 196 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Tang pulls clearly stronger with 680 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly perceptible lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more room – 711 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 476 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs to a small extent better – up to 2032 L, which is about 377 L more than the BYD Tang.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe to a small extent takes the win – 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 decisively ahead 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.

BYD Tang
Hyundai Santa Fe

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about £64,285
Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24 kWh
  • Electric Range : 530 km

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

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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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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BYD Tang
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
64300 £
Price
51200 - 58600 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
67 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2630 kg
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Length
4970 mm
Length
4830 mm
Width
1955 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1745 mm
Height
1720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1655 L
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
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
4.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
Max Speed
196 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1598 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?

The BYD Tang is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.