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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
64300 £
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Price
29100 - 41700 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
-
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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
128 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
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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
1380 - 1655 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
521 L
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Length
4970 mm
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Length
4384 - 4390 mm
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Width
1955 mm
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Width
1841 mm
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Height
1745 mm
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Height
1624 - 1629 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1655 L
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Max trunk capacity
1630 L
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Payload
575 kg
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Payload
456 - 549 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
115 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
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Max Speed
190 km/h
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Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
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Torque
680 Nm
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
85 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Skoda
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The BYD Tang is available as All-Wheel Drive.