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Kia Sorento vs BYD Tang comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or BYD Tang?

Kia Sorento vs BYD Tang: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

BYD Tang

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Sorento

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.

Kia Sorento is visibly cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,408 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers considerably more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 475 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Tang

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 252 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers clearly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is substantially lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 775 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 470 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries slightly more – 685 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

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
Kia Sorento
BYD Tang

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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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 Sorento
BYD Tang

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
4,970 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Height
-
Height
1,745 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,655 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
190 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
680 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
BYD
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