Compare performance (517 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (64300 £ vs 23100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Kia XCeed?
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 XCeed has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £. That’s a price difference of around 41151 £.
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 has a significantly edge – offering 517 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 337 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia XCeed performs slight better – reaching 210 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Tang pulls decisively stronger with 680 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 415 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BYD Tang offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Kia XCeed is significantly lighter – 1351 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 1279 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia XCeed offers decisively more room – 426 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 191 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BYD Tang performs to a small extent better – up to 1655 L, which is about 277 L more than the Kia XCeed.
When it comes to payload, BYD Tang somewhat takes the win – 575 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.
Overall, the BYD Tang shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsKia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
64300 £
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Price
23100 - 33000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
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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
144 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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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
5
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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
1351 - 1419 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
426 L
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Length
4970 mm
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Length
4395 mm
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Width
1955 mm
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Width
1826 mm
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Height
1745 mm
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Height
1483 - 1495 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1655 L
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Max trunk capacity
1378 L
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Payload
575 kg
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Payload
471 - 479 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
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Max Speed
190 km/h
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Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
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Torque
680 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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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
E
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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.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.