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BYD Tang vs Kia EV9 comparison

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?

BYD Tang vs Kia EV9: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • barely more power
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Kia EV9

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  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

EV9

Engine and Performance:

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.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £54,200
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
BYD Tang
Kia EV9

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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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Kia EV9

The 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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BYD Tang
Kia EV9

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
542 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
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