BYD Yangwang U9 vs Porsche 918 Spyder

How does the BYD Yangwang U9 stack up against the Porsche 918 Spyder? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

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SpecBYD Yangwang U9Porsche 918 Spyder
Horsepower (max)1,287 hp875 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.4 s2.6 s
Top speed496 km/h345 km/h
Variants21
Body styleElectric supercarRoadster
GenerationYangwang U9 (standard + Xtreme)918
Production2024 – present2013 – 2015
Length4,966 mm4,643 mm
Width2,029 mm1,940 mm
Height1,295 mm1,167 mm
Wheelbase2,900 mm2,730 mm

BYD Yangwang U9 vs Porsche 918 Spyder: common questions

Is the BYD Yangwang U9 or Porsche 918 Spyder faster?
The BYD Yangwang U9 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.2s versus the Porsche 918 Spyder's 2.5s (0-100 km/h in 2.36s vs 2.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the BYD Yangwang U9 or the Porsche 918 Spyder?
The BYD Yangwang U9 makes more power: 1,287 hp (960 kW) versus 875 hp (652 kW) for the Porsche 918 Spyder.
Is the BYD Yangwang U9 or Porsche 918 Spyder faster on top speed?
The BYD Yangwang U9 has the higher top speed at 308 mph (496 km/h), versus 214 mph (345 km/h) for the Porsche 918 Spyder.
What is the main difference between the BYD Yangwang U9 and the Porsche 918 Spyder?
The BYD Yangwang U9 is a electric supercar, while the Porsche 918 Spyder is a roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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