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BYD Tang vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 74,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Volvo XC90?

BYD Tang vs Volvo XC90: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo XC90

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  • noticeably lighter
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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.

BYD Tang is a bit cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Volvo XC90 costs 74,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,020 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers substantially more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 461 km more than the Volvo XC90.

XC90

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 clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 111 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Volvo XC90 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers very slightly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 11 Nm more.

Tang

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC90 is noticeably lighter – 2,080 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC90 carries moderately more – 710 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is far 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.

£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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Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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Reviews Volvo XC90

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11 Nov 2025, 12:59:12

I drive both cars. The XC90’s boot is — contrary to the figures posted here — noticeably larger than the GLC’s when carrying five people. Overall the XC90 is clearly the more comfortable and, above all, the more stable — and therefore the safer — car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
71 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
600 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
250 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
360 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
184 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Volvo
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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