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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
64,300 £
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Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
363 - 432 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 - 116 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
1,165 - 1,530 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
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Width
1,745 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
380 - 430 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual 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
101 - 156 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 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
205 - 270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Peugeot
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