BYD Tang vs Volvo EC40 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo EC40 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46600 £, while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £. That’s a price difference of around 17665 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Volvo EC40: with 16.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s convincingly more efficient than the BYD Tang with 24 kWh. That’s a difference of about 7.80 kWh.

As for range, the Volvo EC40 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 584 km, about 54 km more than the BYD Tang.

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 has a to a small extent edge – offering 517 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Tang performs minimal better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Volvo EC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang pulls slight stronger with 680 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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 distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Volvo EC40 is clearly perceptible lighter – 2065 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo EC40 offers clearly more room – 404 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BYD Tang performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1655 L, which is about 459 L more than the Volvo EC40.

When it comes to payload, BYD Tang evident takes the win – 575 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

All in all, the Volvo EC40 shows itself to be offers a more balanced package and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.