Compare the BYD Seal U vs Ford Kuga
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you are choosing between these two SUVs, practical capabilities and road manners highlight their differences. The Ford Kuga has a bigger boot than the BYD Seal U, offers more room with the back seats folded, and can tow more. In both cars, you get good forward visibility alongside plenty of adjustment in the driver's seat and steering wheel to find a comfortable position. Their infotainment systems also share a drawback, as menus in both are either tricky or not the most intuitive to navigate. When you head onto winding routes, the two diverge. The Kuga inspires confidence on country lanes with minimal body lean, whereas the Seal U leans a lot in corners, which is really unnerving.
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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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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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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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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 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.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 645 litres (5+ suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,534 litres Best |
| 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) 4,645 mm x 1,883 mm x 1,742 mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity 1,730 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £115 Best | First year tax rate £560 |
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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 1.5 EcoBoost |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 18.3 kWh | Battery size — |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 425 litres | Boot (seats up) 645 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,534 litres Best |
| Length 4,775 mm | Length 4,645 mm |
| Width 1,890 mm | Width 1,883 mm |
| Height 1,670 mm | Height 1,742 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.71 m |
| Turning circle 5.5 m | Turning circle 11.7 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.