Compare performance (517 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (64300 £ vs 53100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Polestar 4?
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.
Polestar 4 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53100 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11228 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Polestar 4: with 17.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the BYD Tang with 24 kWh. That’s a difference of about 6.20 kWh.
As for electric range, the Polestar 4 performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 620 km, about 90 km more than the BYD Tang.
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 Polestar 4 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 544 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Polestar 4 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Polestar 4 pulls minimal stronger with 686 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 6 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: BYD Tang offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Polestar 4 is slightly lighter – 2230 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Polestar 4 offers convincingly more room – 526 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 291 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BYD Tang performs slight better – up to 1655 L, which is about 119 L more than the Polestar 4.
When it comes to payload, BYD Tang clearly perceptible takes the win – 575 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
The Polestar 4 is decisively ahead 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 Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.
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Price
64300 £
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Price
53100 - 59900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
590 - 620 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 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
SUV
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Seats
7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2630 kg
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Curb weight
2230 - 2355 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
526 L
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Length
4970 mm
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Length
4840 mm
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Width
1955 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Height
1745 mm
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Height
1534 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1655 L
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Max trunk capacity
1536 L
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Payload
575 kg
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Payload
455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
272 - 544 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
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Max Speed
190 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
680 Nm
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Torque
343 - 686 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Polestar
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The BYD Tang is available as All-Wheel Drive.