Compare the Audi Q4 e-tron vs BYD Seal U

A sensible family choice, and a supremely plush one
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10
Simply styled, with impressive hybrid tech
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both the Audi Q4 e-tron and the BYD Seal U are easy to drive around town, though you will find that over-the-shoulder visibility is poor in both cars. They deal with broken road surfaces very differently, however. The Q4 e-tron absorbs potholes and speed bumps with ease, whereas hitting a small speed bump or pothole in the Seal U sends a shudder through the cabin. For everyday practicality, the Audi also offers a bigger boot than the BYD.

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Sport 150kW 63kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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Boost 1.5 DM-i Auto Hybrid Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Hybrid
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 515 litres (4 suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,487 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,603 mm x ?? mm x 1,632 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,775 mm x 1,890 mm x 1,670 mm
Towing capacity 1,000 kg Best Towing capacity 750 kg
First year tax rate £10 Best First year tax rate £115
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.0 miles / kWh Best
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
3.7 miles / kWh
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
403.9 mpg
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
269 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery size 63 kWh Battery size 18.3 kWh
Drive type Rear wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 30 · high Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 32 · high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 150kW 63kWh Auto Engine name 1.5 DM-i Auto
Engine size Electric • 204 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Hybrid
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Rear wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 8.1 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 63 kWh Battery size 18.3 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
269 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 515 litres Best Boot (seats up) 425 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,487 litres Best Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres
Length 4,603 mm Length 4,775 mm
Width — Width 1,890 mm
Height 1,632 mm Height 1,670 mm
Wheelbase 2.77 m Wheelbase 2.77 m
Turning circle 11.5 m Turning circle 5.5 m

Full features list

  • 230V socket
  • Acoustic glazing for front door windows
  • Adapter for V2L Charging
  • Adapter for V2L Charging (camping socket)
  • Audi warranty - 4 years or 75000 miles
  • Audi warranty - 5 years or 90000 miles
  • Bi-directional charging (V2L)
  • Compact charging system
  • Heat pump
  • Metallic paint
  • Opening panoramic sunroof
  • Routine/Delta cloth - Black with silver stitching + front sport seats with semi-integrated head restraints
  • Towbar folding
  • Anti theft alarm
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Digital key
  • Keyless Go
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 zone automatic air conditioning
  • 4 way electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger
  • 40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench
  • Accent surfaces in gloss black - centre console control panel, switch panel and trim on front doors in gloss black
  • Black carpets
  • Door armrests in leatherette
  • Front centre armrest with storage light
  • Front/rear floor mats
  • Heated front seats
  • Illuminated front door sill trims with aluminium inlay
  • Illumination for front cupholders
  • Lockable glove compartment
  • Manual seat adjustment for driver and front passenger seats
  • Paddle shifts
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders
  • Rear head restraints
  • Routine/Delta cloth upholstery + front sport seats with semi-integrated head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Stationary heating and climate control
  • Steel grey cloth headlining
  • Storage net on the back of the front seat backrests
  • Twin spoke multifunction leather steering wheel
  • Two front cupholders
  • Aluminium roof rails
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Body coloured front grille
  • Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/auto dimming door mirrors with integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side
  • Frameless auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Heated rear window
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Projection light in the exterior mirrors, e-tron logo projected from the underside of the exterior mirror onto the ground
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Single frame grille with a structured, closed surface within an octagonal shape
  • Solid paint
  • Trailer hitch preparation
  • 11KW onboard charger
  • 165kW DC charging capability
  • AC and DC charging access point positioned on driver's side rear
  • Comfort suspension
  • Mode 3 type 2 AC charging cable 22kW
  • Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Audi Virtual Cockpit - 11.9" display
  • Audi application store
  • Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
  • Audi drive select
  • Audi side assist with exit warning and rear cross traffic assist
  • Audi smartphone interface
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Camera based traffic sign recognition
  • Comfort key with SAFELOCK
  • Electromechanical power steering
  • Lane departure warning including emergency assist
  • MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 12.8" curved touchscreen colour display
  • Parking system plus - front and rear parking sensors
  • Phone compartment with inductive charging function, dual
  • Power operated tailgate with sensor controlled release
  • Rear view camera
  • Swerve assist and turn assist
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Acoustic vehicle alerting system
  • Audi pre sense basic and rear
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation
  • Electric child locks
  • First aid kit with warning triangle and vests
  • Front side airbags with head airbag system and front interaction airbag
  • Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Proactive passenger protection system for front, sides and rear
  • Rear seat occupant reminder for child presence detection
  • Seat belt monitoring
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • i - Size child seat mounting on the front passenger side and i - Size and top tether on the outer rear seats
  • 2 USB-C ports with charge and data functions
  • Audi sound system with 8 loudspeakers incl. centre speaker, subwoofer and 6-channel amplifier with total output of 180 watts
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Aluminium look interior elements
  • Black dashboard
  • Matte brushed aluminium silver inlay
  • Ambient lighting package - Q4 E-tron
  • Gloss styling pack - Q4 E-tron
  • Non smoking pack - Q4 E-tron
  • 19" 5 V spoke aero alloy wheels in black gloss turned finish
  • Vehicle tool kit with tyre repair kit
  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Vegan leather - Black
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Automatic emergency braking system
  • Brake override system (BOS)
  • Child presence detection
  • Comfort stop
  • Door open warning
  • Driver airbag
  • Electric parking brake
  • Force limiting pre-tensioned front seat belts
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front side airbags
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill hold control
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • Hydraulic brake boost
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Rear middle seat force limiting seat belt
  • Rear seat belt pretensioners
  • Reflective vest
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Traction control system (TCS)
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control System (VDC)
  • Warning triangle
  • 12V power outlet
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 8 way electrically adjustable drivers seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Boot parcel shelf
  • Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Driver seat memory function
  • Front LED reading lights
  • Front centre armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Front passenger seat with 4-way electric adjustment
  • Front seat footlights
  • Heat pump
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • ISOFIX and i-Size for front passenger and outer rear seats
  • Integrated headrest in front seats
  • LED front door lights
  • Nylon floor mats
  • PM2.5 air filter
  • PM2.5 air purification system
  • Rear air vents
  • Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Rear side LED reading lights
  • Rhythm-reactive multi-colour ambient lighting
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Split folding rear seats - 40/60
  • Vegan leather multifunction steering wheel
  • Vegan leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • 2 x Smart keys
  • Alarm and immobiliser (Thatcham category 1)
  • Automatic door locking
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • 12.3" TFT full LCD instrument panel
  • 360 camera
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
  • Automatic vehicle hold
  • BYD voice control assistant "Hi, BYD"
  • Blind spot detection
  • Controlled deceleration parking (CDP)
  • Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow)
  • Electric tailgate release
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Forward collision warning
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front cross traffic alert and front cross traffic brake
  • Head up Display
  • Indirect driver fatigue management
  • Intelligent speed limit control (ISLC)
  • Keyless system entry and start
  • Lane Departure Assistant (LDA) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Lane change assist
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane keep assist
  • Power assisted steering
  • Predictive collision warning
  • Rear collision warning
  • Rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake
  • Rollover Control System (RMI)
  • Smartphone wireless charging, 2 x 15W
  • Traffic sign recognition (TSR)
  • Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • Aluminium roof rails
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Auto headlamps (on/off)
  • Dynamic welcome lights
  • Electric folding and heated door mirrors
  • Emergency tow hook
  • Exterior mirror footlights
  • Follow me home headlights (The headlights turned on in advance and delayed off function)
  • Front windscreen, UV protection, thermal insulation and sound proofing
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED taillights
  • Metallic paint
  • One touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection
  • Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch sensor and electrically adjustable sunshade
  • Rain sensor windscreen wipers
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window and rear windscreen with tinted glass
  • Rear wiper
  • 19" Bi-colour alloy wheels
  • Tyre nut covers remover
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 11kW on board charger
  • Home charging cable 3pin
  • Mode 3 Type 2 charging cable (3 phase)
  • 15.6" Electrically rotatable touchscreen
  • FM/DAB+ radio
  • Front USB ports, 1 x 18W Type C, 1 x 60W Type C
  • Infinity sound system with 10 speakers
  • Rear USB ports, 2 x 18W Type C

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.