Compare the BYD Seal U vs Hyundai Santa Fe
AI generated from our expert reviews
Up front, both the BYD Seal U and the Hyundai Santa Fe provide plenty of adjustment in the driver's seat and steering wheel to get comfortable. If you carry extra passengers, the Santa Fe can have a third row of seats, whereas the Seal U cannot. The Santa Fe is also calmer over urban obstacles, as its suspension does a great job of ironing out speed bumps and imperfections; hitting a pothole or small speed bump in the Seal U sends a shudder through the cabin. On the motorway, the Santa Fe makes pretty smooth progress with its adaptive cruise control, whereas the Seal U's system tends to pulse power on and off. Through bends, the Santa Fe's body does not lean too much, while 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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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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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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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.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 628 litres (5+ suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,949 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) 4,830 mm x 1,900 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £115 Best | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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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 Best | Battery size 1.49 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 DM-i Auto | Engine name 1.6 TGDi 239 Hybrid Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP | Engine size 1.6 L Hybrid • 239 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| 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 9.0 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 18.3 kWh Best | Battery size 1.49 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 425 litres | Boot (seats up) 628 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,949 litres Best |
| Length 4,775 mm | Length 4,830 mm |
| Width 1,890 mm | Width 1,900 mm |
| Height 1,670 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.82 m |
| Turning circle 5.5 m | Turning circle 11.6 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.