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BYD Tang vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Kia Ceed?

BYD Tang vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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:

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

Kia Ceed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,808 £.

Ceed

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers considerably more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 377 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 Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers considerably more torque with 680 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 427 Nm more.

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.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is significantly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,332 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries somewhat more – 575 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 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
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The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 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
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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