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BYD Tang vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Nissan Ariya?

BYD Tang vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Ariya

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  • slightly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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.

Nissan Ariya is slightly cheaper – starting at 54,800 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Tang is very slightly more efficient: consuming 24 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers visibly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 113 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

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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 somewhat more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers moderately more torque with 680 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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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, Nissan Ariya is slightly lighter – 2,277 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 353 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers significantly more boot space – 415 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries clearly more – 575 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang holds a solid 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
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Nissan Ariya

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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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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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BYD Tang
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
363 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Nissan
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