Compare performance (517 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Kia XCeed?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,151 £.
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 clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 337 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 XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers clearly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 415 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is considerably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,279 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers considerably more boot space – 426 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 191 L.
When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries a bit more – 575 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.
The BYD Tang is decisively ahead 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.
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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Price
64,300 £
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Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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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
143 - 155 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
5
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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
1,351 - 1,419 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
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Width
1,826 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
471 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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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
4.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 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
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 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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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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