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BYD Tang vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Kia Picanto?

BYD Tang vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,208 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 449 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 Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 9.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers substantially more torque with 680 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 584 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 Picanto is significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,506 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Picanto offers only slightly more boot space – 255 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries considerably more – 575 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 243 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is clearly superior overall 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 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
126 - 134 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
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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