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Ford Transit Transporter vs BYD Tang comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or BYD Tang?

Ford Transit Transporter vs BYD Tang: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

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BYD Tang

  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Tang is marginally cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,024 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 128 km more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

Tang

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 269 HP. That’s roughly 248 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers noticeably more torque with 680 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Transit Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

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
Ford Transit Transporter
BYD Tang

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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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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Ford Transit Transporter
BYD Tang

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
Price
64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
430 Nm
Torque
680 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
BYD
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