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BYD Tang vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Kia Sorento?

BYD Tang vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sorento

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  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sorento is markedly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,980 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 475 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers visibly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 240 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is considerably lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 775 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers significantly more boot space – 705 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 470 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries moderately more – 685 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang 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.

£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
BYD Tang
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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BYD Tang
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,900 mm
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
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
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