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BYD Tang vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or VW ID.5?

BYD Tang vs VW ID.5: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • noticeably more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

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.

VW ID.5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,454 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 8.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers barely more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 29 km more than the BYD Tang.

ID.5

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BYD Tang is marginally faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers marginally more torque with 680 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 1 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.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.5 is markedly lighter – 1,963 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 667 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.5 offers considerably more boot space – 549 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 314 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD Tang offers barely more capacity – up to 1,655 L, about 94 L more than the VW ID.5.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries only slightly more – 575 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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.

from £36,800
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4,970 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,745 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,655 L
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
517 - 549 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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