Compare performance (517 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Kia EV6?
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.
Kia EV6 is substantially cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,723 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV6 is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 8.1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Kia EV6 offers barely more range – reaching up to 582 km, about 52 km more than the BYD Tang.
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 Kia EV6 offers moderately more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BYD Tang is very slightly faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the Kia EV6 tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers slightly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.
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 EV6 is markedly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 675 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia EV6 offers substantially more boot space – 490 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.
For maximum load capacity, the BYD Tang offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,655 L, about 365 L more than the Kia EV6.
When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries markedly more – 575 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
The Kia EV6 holds a decisive 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.
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.
detailsThe Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.
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Price
64,300 £
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Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
428 - 582 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
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Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
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Length
4,970 mm
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Length
4,695 mm
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Width
1,955 mm
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Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
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Height
1,745 mm
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Height
1,550 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,655 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
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Payload
575 kg
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Payload
440 - 450 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
170 - 609 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
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Max Speed
190 km/h
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Max Speed
185 - 188 km/h
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Torque
680 Nm
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
125 - 448 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Kia
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