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BYD Tang vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Vauxhall Astra?

BYD Tang vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • considerably more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • substantially 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:

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

Vauxhall Astra is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,008 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 8.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers moderately more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 76 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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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 offers considerably more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 321 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Astra 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 360 Nm. That’s about 320 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, Vauxhall Astra is considerably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,192 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers substantially more boot space – 422 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries somewhat more – 575 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra holds a narrow 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.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 454 km
BYD Tang
Vauxhall Astra

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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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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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BYD Tang
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Vauxhall
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