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BYD Tang vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or SsangYong Torres?

BYD Tang vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
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SsangYong Torres

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably 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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

SsangYong Torres is substantially cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Torres is visibly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 68 km more than the SsangYong Torres.

Torres

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 significantly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers substantially more torque with 680 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 341 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Torres is clearly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,132 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers considerably more boot space – 703 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 468 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries marginally more – 575 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres is clearly ahead overall 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.

from £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 462 km
BYD Tang
SsangYong Torres

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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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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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BYD Tang
SsangYong Torres

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
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Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
SsangYong
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