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BYD Tang vs Nissan Leaf comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Nissan Leaf?

BYD Tang vs Nissan Leaf: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Leaf

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
  • considerably 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.

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Leaf is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,471 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Leaf is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 10.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Leaf offers slightly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 94 km more than the BYD Tang.

Leaf

Engine and Performance:

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 217 HP. That’s roughly 300 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 Nissan Leaf takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers clearly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 355 Nm. That’s about 325 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Nissan Leaf is substantially lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 766 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers considerably more boot space – 437 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries noticeably more – 575 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Leaf is narrowly 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.

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Leaf

Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 176 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 624 km
BYD Tang
Nissan Leaf

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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 Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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BYD Tang
Nissan Leaf

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
436 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
437 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,810 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
441 - 444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
176 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Nissan
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