BYD Seal U vs OMODA 5
Boost 1.5 DM-i Auto Hybrid Automatic
Change versionKnight 1.6 TGDI 147 7DCT Petrol Automatic
Change versionAI overview
When you are weighing the BYD Seal U against the Omoda 5, you are looking at two very different takes on the modern SUV. Both models bring plenty of standard equipment and striking styling to the table, but they also share a tendency to feel unsettled and uncomfortable out on the road. The BYD Seal U leans heavily on its spacious cabin and smooth, efficient hybrid engine, whereas the Omoda 5 counters with a solid interior and eye-catching exterior looks. Ultimately, your choice will depend on whether you prioritize the BYD Seal U's generous passenger room or the Omoda 5's sharply styled stance.
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Choose it for
- Its smooth, refined hybrid engine and the impressive amount of space on offer for you and your passengers.
Worth knowing
- The suspension struggles to settle around town and the handling can feel uninspiring when you reach country roads.
Choose it for
- Its smart, sporty exterior looks and a solid interior that feels surprisingly posh at first glance.
Worth knowing
- The cabin is cramped in both rows, and the awkward infotainment system can be frustrating to live with day-to-day.
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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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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.
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 Best | Boot space, seats up 380 litres - 3 suitcases |
| Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| 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) 4,447 mm x 1,830 mm x 1,588 mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity 1,100 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 | 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 1.6 TGDI 147 7DCT |
| 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 10.1 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 Best | Boot (seats up) 380 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,775 mm | Length 4,447 mm |
| Width 1,890 mm | Width 1,830 mm |
| Height 1,670 mm | Height 1,588 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.63 m |
| Turning circle 5.5 m | Turning circle 5.45 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.