Compare the BMW X1 vs BYD Seal U
AI generated from our expert reviews
Although the BYD Seal U is longer, the BMW X1 gives you a bigger boot. Both cars offer light steering that helps you manoeuvre in town, and both pick up some tyre noise when you cruise on the motorway. On twisty roads, the X1 does not lean too much even in its normal comfort setting, whereas the Seal U leans a lot in corners. Inside, the touchscreen in the Seal U responds instantly to your touch, whereas the system in the X1 can be a little laggy.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,775 mm x 1,890 mm x 1,670 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £115 Best |
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 18.3 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto | Engine name 1.5 DM-i Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size — | Battery size 18.3 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 425 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,775 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width 1,890 mm |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 5.5 m |
Full features list
*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.