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BYD Tang vs Lotus Emira - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (517 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (64300 £ vs 93800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Lotus Emira?

BYD Tang

Lotus Emira

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.

BYD Tang has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 64300 £, while the Lotus Emira costs 93800 £. That’s a price difference of around 29563 £.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang has a noticeable edge – offering 517 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 111 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lotus Emira performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 291 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 101 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Tang pulls evident stronger with 680 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Tang offers clearly more seating capacity – 7 vs 2.

In curb weight, Lotus Emira is clearly lighter – 1455 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 1175 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BYD Tang offers distinct more room – 235 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

When it comes to payload, BYD Tang significantly takes the win – 575 kg compared to 290 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BYD Tang shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.

about £64,285
Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24 kWh
  • Electric Range : 530 km
BYD Tang
Lotus Emira

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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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BYD Tang
Lotus Emira
Tang
Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
64300 £
Price
93800 - 96400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
7
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
2630 kg
Curb weight
1455 - 1493 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4970 mm
Length
4413 mm
Width
1955 mm
Width
1896 mm
Height
1745 mm
Height
1235 mm
Max trunk capacity
1655 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
270 - 290 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
298 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1991 - 3456 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Lotus
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

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.