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BYD Tang vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Vauxhall Vivaro?

BYD Tang vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • considerably more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Vivaro is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,084 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Vivaro is only slightly more efficient: consuming 23.7 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers visibly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 180 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

Vivaro

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 considerably more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 337 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers considerably more torque with 680 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Tang

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: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is clearly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 908 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries significantly more – 1,226 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 651 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang stands well ahead of its rival 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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Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption

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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 Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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BYD Tang
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
7
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Vauxhall
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