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BYD Tang vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or VW Polo?

BYD Tang vs VW Polo: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly 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:

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

VW Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,027 £.

Polo

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 207 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers significantly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 360 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is significantly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,487 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Polo offers clearly more boot space – 351 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries visibly more – 575 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo holds a decisive overall lead 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 £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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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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The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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VW Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,751 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
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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