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Kia EV9 vs BYD Tang comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or BYD Tang?

Kia EV9 vs BYD Tang: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

BYD Tang

  • only slightly more power

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

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia EV9 is moderately cheaper – starting at 54,200 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,123 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV9 is clearly more efficient: consuming 19.5 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 33 km more than the BYD Tang.

Tang

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers only slightly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Kia EV9 is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers barely more torque with 740 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV9 is barely lighter – 2,392 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV9 offers noticeably more boot space – 333 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV9 offers markedly more capacity – up to 2,393 L, about 738 L more than the BYD Tang.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries only slightly more – 615 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 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.

from £54,200
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
Kia EV9
BYD Tang

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Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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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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Kia EV9
BYD Tang

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
5,015 mm
Length
4,970 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Height
1,780 mm
Height
1,745 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,318 - 2,393 L
Max trunk capacity
1,655 L
Payload
542 - 615 kg
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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
190 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
680 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
BYD
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