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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
64,300 £
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Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
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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
0 - 130 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
Hatchback
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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
1,438 - 1,733 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
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Width
1,859 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
438 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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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
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 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
230 - 360 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
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Vauxhall
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