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Polestar 3 vs BYD Tang comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (67,600 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or BYD Tang?

Polestar 3 vs BYD Tang: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • noticeably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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BYD Tang

  • marginally cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

BYD Tang is marginally cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,343 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 3 is visibly more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 6.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 647 km, about 117 km more than the BYD Tang.

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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 Polestar 3 offers noticeably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers clearly more torque with 870 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

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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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 3 is a bit lighter – 2,315 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 3 offers clearly more boot space – 484 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 249 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries moderately more – 645 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 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.

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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
Polestar 3
BYD Tang

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Polestar 3

Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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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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Polestar 3
BYD Tang

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Price
64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
601 - 647 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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 645 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Torque
680 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
BYD
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