Compare the BYD Seal U vs Chery Tiggo 8
Boost 1.5 DM-i Auto Hybrid Automatic
Change versionAspire 1.6T DCT Petrol Automatic
Change versionAI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between the BYD Seal U and the Chery Tiggo 8 comes down to how you plan to use your family SUV and what compromises you are willing to live with. Both models offer exceptional value for money and come packed with generous standard equipment, but they share a common trait of feeling uncomfortable around town and struggling to settle on bumpy surfaces. The BYD Seal U focuses on a strict five-seat layout with a flexible hybrid engine and smart dashboard design, though it features anonymous styling and a modest boot. On the other hand, the Chery Tiggo 8 steps things up with a plush, high-quality interior and seven seats, though its entry-level petrol engine is noisy and slow, and the rearmost seats leave very little luggage space when in use.
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Choose it for
- Its efficient plug-in hybrid setup, generous standard kit, and a spacious five-seat cabin that gives tall adults plenty of room to get comfortable.
Worth knowing
- The styling is a bit anonymous and the boot is relatively shallow from floor to cover compared to other alternatives.
Choose it for
- A surprisingly high-quality interior trimmed in soft-touch leatherette and the extra flexibility of a seven-seat layout.
Worth knowing
- The entry-level engine can be noisy and slow, and using all seven seats leaves you with a tiny boot space.
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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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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.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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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.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 117 litres (1 suitcase) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 494 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,775 mm x 1,890 mm x 1,670 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,725 mm x 1,860 mm x 1,705 mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity — |
| First year tax rate £115 Best | First year tax rate £2,270 |
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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 18.3 kWh | Battery size — |
| 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 1.5 DM-i Auto | Engine name 1.6T DCT |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP | Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.8 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 18.3 kWh | Battery size — |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 425 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 117 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 494 litres |
| Length 4,775 mm | Length 4,725 mm |
| Width 1,890 mm | Width 1,860 mm |
| Height 1,670 mm | Height 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.71 m |
| Turning circle 5.5 m | Turning circle 11.2 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.