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BYD Tang vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 148 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Renault Austral?

BYD Tang vs Renault Austral: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Austral is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,371 £.

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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 BYD Tang offers substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 369 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers clearly 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, Renault Austral is substantially lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,082 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers significantly more boot space – 555 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang 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.

£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
BYD Tang
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.

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BYD Tang
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
145 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
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
148 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
109 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BYD
Brand
Renault
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