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BYD Tang vs Toyota Urban Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Toyota Urban Cruiser?

BYD Tang vs Toyota Urban Cruiser: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • considerably more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Urban Cruiser

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • clearly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Urban Cruiser is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,865 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 8.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers moderately more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 104 km more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser.

Urban Cruiser

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers considerably more torque with 680 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 373 Nm more.

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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, Toyota Urban Cruiser is considerably lighter – 1,839 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 791 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Urban Cruiser offers clearly more boot space – 310 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries markedly more – 575 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 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
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Toyota Urban Cruiser

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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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Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that offers a blend of style and practicality, making it well-suited for urban living. It captures attention with its bold design, while providing a high driving position that enhances visibility and control on city roads. Inside, the Urban Cruiser offers comfortable seating and a range of features that cater to both driver and passengers, emphasizing convenience and everyday usability.

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Toyota Urban Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
33,400 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
395 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,839 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
411 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
174 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
128 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Toyota
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