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BYD Tang vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or VW Tiguan?

BYD Tang vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Tiguan is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,707 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 404 km more than the VW Tiguan.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers clearly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

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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 Tiguan is significantly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,031 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers considerably more boot space – 652 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 417 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries only slightly more – 575 kg compared to 556 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is decisively ahead 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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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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Reviews VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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Jerzy
7 Jun 2026, 15:17:21

It competes on price and cheaper servicing, but well‑equipped examples also offer plenty of comfort.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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