Compare performance (517 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 54,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Kia EV9?
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 EV9 is a bit cheaper – starting at 54,200 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,123 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV9 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 19.5 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers only slightly more range – reaching 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 offers barely more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers very slightly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.
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, Kia EV9 is only slightly lighter – 2,392 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia EV9 offers markedly more boot space – 333 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries marginally more – 615 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.
The Kia EV9 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.
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
64,300 £
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Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
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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
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
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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
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
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Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
333 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
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Width
1,980 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-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
4.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
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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
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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