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BYD Tang vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Peugeot 208?

BYD Tang vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 208

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 208 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,303 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is considerably more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 9.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers a bit more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 98 km more than the Peugeot 208.

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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 156 HP. That’s roughly 361 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers substantially more torque with 680 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is substantially lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,465 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries noticeably more – 575 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 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.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 432 km
BYD Tang
Peugeot 208

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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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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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BYD Tang
Peugeot 208

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 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
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
-
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
BYD
Brand
Peugeot
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