Compare the Cupra Formentor vs BYD Seal U
AI generated from our expert reviews
The longer BYD Seal U and the Cupra Formentor offer distinctly different driving experiences. At motorway speeds, a bit of tyre noise is noticeable in the Seal U but is not too intrusive, whereas the Formentor suffers from rather a lot of road noise from its wide tyres. On twisting tarmac, the Formentor stays absolutely flat in corners if you flick the driving mode to Sport, while the Seal U leans a lot in corners, which is really unnerving. Both cars provide generous space in the back, giving tall adults plenty of legroom and kneeroom, and the infotainment menus in both vehicles take some learning. Finally, if you need to pull a trailer, the Formentor can tow more than the Seal U.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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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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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 Estate cars | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 450 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,484 mm x 1,852 mm x 1,537 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,775 mm x 1,890 mm x 1,670 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £560 | 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 1.5 TSI 150 | Engine name 1.5 DM-i Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP |
| Body type Estate cars | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| 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) 450 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 425 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres |
| Length 4,484 mm | Length 4,775 mm |
| Width 1,852 mm | Width 1,890 mm |
| Height 1,537 mm | Height 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 11.4 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.