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BYD Tang vs SsangYong Torres - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (517 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (64300 £ vs 33800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or SsangYong Torres?

BYD Tang

SsangYong Torres

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33800 £, while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £. That’s a price difference of around 30437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the SsangYong Torres: with 18.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s distinct more efficient than the BYD Tang with 24 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.30 kWh.

As for range, the BYD Tang performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 530 km, about 68 km more than the SsangYong Torres.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang has a decisively edge – offering 517 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the SsangYong Torres performs slight better – reaching 194 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Tang pulls significantly stronger with 680 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 341 Nm difference.

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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, SsangYong Torres is significantly lighter – 1498 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 1132 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers convincingly more room – 703 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 468 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Torres performs slight better – up to 1662 L, which is about 7 L more than the BYD Tang.

When it comes to payload, BYD Tang minimal takes the win – 575 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race?

The SsangYong Torres proves to be wins solidly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
SsangYong Torres is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.70 kWh
  • 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
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Costs and Consumption

Price
64300 £
Price
33800 - 44600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.70 kWh
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
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2630 kg
Curb weight
1498 - 1618 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
4970 mm
Length
4700 mm
Width
1955 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1745 mm
Height
1710 mm
Max trunk capacity
1655 L
Max trunk capacity
1662 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
4.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
190 km/h
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
1497 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
SsangYong
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Tang is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.