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BYD Tang vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (64300 £ vs 29100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Skoda Karoq?

BYD Tang vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker from 0–100 km/h

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • decisively more trunk space

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.

Skoda Karoq has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35203 £.

Karoq

Engine and Performance:

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 BYD Tang has a clearly edge – offering 517 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Karoq performs somewhat better – reaching 221 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 31 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Tang pulls clearly stronger with 680 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BYD Tang offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Skoda Karoq is clearly lighter – 1380 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 1250 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers decisively more room – 521 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 286 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BYD Tang performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1655 L, which is about 25 L more than the Skoda Karoq.

When it comes to payload, BYD Tang minimal takes the win – 575 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 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.

BYD Tang
Skoda Karoq

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Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24 kWh
  • Electric Range : 530 km

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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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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BYD Tang
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

Price
64300 £
Price
29100 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2630 kg
Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4970 mm
Length
4384 - 4390 mm
Width
1955 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1745 mm
Height
1624 - 1629 mm
Max trunk capacity
1655 L
Max trunk capacity
1630 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
BYD
Brand
Skoda
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Tang is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.