Compare performance (517 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (64300 £ vs 53100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Kia EV9?
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.
Kia EV9 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53100 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11151 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Kia EV9: with 19.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the BYD Tang with 24 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.50 kWh.
As for electric range, the Kia EV9 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 563 km, about 33 km more than the BYD Tang.
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 has a slight edge – offering 517 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia EV9 performs slight better – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia EV9 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 740 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.
In curb weight, Kia EV9 is slight lighter – 2392 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia EV9 offers noticeable more room – 333 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia EV9 performs distinct better – up to 2393 L, which is about 738 L more than the BYD Tang.
When it comes to payload, Kia EV9 hardly perceptible takes the win – 615 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.
The Kia EV9 sits 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.
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 EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.
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Price
64300 £
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Price
53100 - 78000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
76.1 - 99.8 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
6 - 7
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2630 kg
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Curb weight
2392 - 2664 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
333 L
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Length
4970 mm
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Length
5010 - 5015 mm
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Width
1955 mm
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Width
1980 mm
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Height
1745 mm
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Height
1755 - 1780 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1655 L
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Max trunk capacity
2318 - 2393 L
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Payload
575 kg
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Payload
542 - 615 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
204 - 508 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
190 km/h
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Max Speed
185 - 200 km/h
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Torque
680 Nm
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Torque
350 - 740 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
150 - 374 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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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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The BYD Tang is available as All-Wheel Drive.