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BYD Tang vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or VW Crafter?

BYD Tang vs VW Crafter: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • substantially more power
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VW Crafter

  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Crafter is markedly cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,161 £.

Crafter

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 substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers clearly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Crafter is noticeably lighter – 2,072 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 558 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries considerably more – 2,994 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,419 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is clearly superior 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
BYD Tang
VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption

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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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VW Crafter

The VW Crafter is a no-nonsense workhorse that makes hauling and running a mobile business feel almost civilized, with a cabin built for long days and smart storage where you need it. It may not turn heads for glamour, but its sturdy build, straightforward tech and reliable manners mean fewer headaches for owners — a van that prefers to earn your trust rather than demand attention.

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BYD Tang
VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
-
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
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