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BYD Tang vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Polestar 4?

BYD Tang vs Polestar 4: Key differences

BYD Tang

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Polestar 4

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Polestar 4 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,228 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 4 is markedly more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 6.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 90 km more than the BYD Tang.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 4 offers barely more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 4 delivers only slightly more torque with 686 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 6 Nm more.

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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, Polestar 4 is moderately lighter – 2,230 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers substantially more boot space – 526 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 291 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries noticeably more – 575 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 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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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 590 - 620 km
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Polestar 4

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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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Polestar 4

The 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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BYD Tang
Polestar 4

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
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Length
4,840 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
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Height
1,534 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Polestar
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