Compare the OMODA 7 vs BYD Seal U

Family-friendly cabin, and good to drive
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10
Simply styled, with impressive hybrid tech
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
7/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

The BYD Seal U is more powerful than the OMODA 7, but the OMODA 7 has a bigger boot. Both cars give you good forward visibility, though over-the-shoulder views are poor in the Seal U and not great in the OMODA 7. In the back, particularly tall passengers will find their hair touching or brushing the headlining in either model. Up front, you must contend with infotainment menus that are not the most intuitive to navigate in the Seal U and irritating to navigate in the OMODA 7. When the road turns twisty, the two SUVs feel very different. The OMODA 7 is capable and borderline fun to drive on a twisty road, whereas the Seal U is an SUV to avoid if you want to enjoy taking the scenic route home.

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Knight 1.6T 7DCT Petrol Automatic

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Boost 1.5 DM-i Auto Hybrid Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Hybrid
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 639 litres (5+ suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,417 litres Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,660 mm x 1,875 mm x 1,670 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,775 mm x 1,890 mm x 1,670 mm
Towing capacity 1,250 kg Best Towing capacity 750 kg
First year tax rate £1,410 First year tax rate £115 Best
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).
3.7 miles / kWh
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.
38.7 mpg
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.
403.9 mpg
Battery size — Battery size 18.3 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 27 · average Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 32 · high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.6T 7DCT Engine name 1.5 DM-i Auto
Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Hybrid
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 7 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 10.4 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) 639 litres Best Boot (seats up) 425 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,417 litres Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres Best
Length 4,660 mm Length 4,775 mm
Width 1,875 mm Width 1,890 mm
Height 1,670 mm Height 1,670 mm
Wheelbase 2.72 m Wheelbase 2.77 m
Turning circle 11.2 m Turning circle 5.5 m

Full features list

  • Special metallic paint
  • Synthetic leather - Black
  • Automatic door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless start button
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start)
  • 12V socket in front
  • 2 zone automatic air conditioning
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manual adjustable steering column
  • 4x ISOFIX child seat attachments
  • 6 way manually adjustable passenger seat
  • 6 way power adjustable driver seat
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat backrests
  • Air conditioning with second row outlet
  • Driver and front passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Driver seat memory function
  • Front armrest with internal storage and cooling ventilation
  • Front reading light
  • Front sports seats with integrated headrests
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Multi function steering wheel
  • Rear bench armrest with integrated cupholder
  • Rear headrests
  • Rear reading lights
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Auto speed adjust hidden front wiper
  • Automatic headlights with auto high beam
  • Body colour door handles
  • Dynamic turn signal lights
  • Electric adjustable/heated/auto power folding door mirrors
  • Electric front/rear windows with one touch
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Front/rear fog lights
  • Ground light logo projection
  • Heated rear window
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED high level brake light
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual dimming rear view mirror
  • Metallic paint
  • Privacy glass for rear side windows and tailgate
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Remote opening windows
  • Roof rack
  • Roof rails
  • Roof spoiler with ducktail
  • Sequential indicators
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Silent glass
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • BAS (Brake Assist System)
  • Dual airbags for driver and front passenger
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Passenger airbag manual switch off
  • Power limited seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 15.6" central LCD display
  • 3 driving modes Normal, Eco, Sport
  • 540 degree panoramic camera with transparent chassis view
  • 8.88" LCD instrument cluster
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth
  • DAI Forward Departure System
  • Driver monitoring system
  • E-call
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front collision warning
  • ICA - integrated cruise assist
  • Intelligent elude system (IES)
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning
  • Mobile phone wireless charging cooled pad with 50W capacity
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Remote engine start and HVAC function
  • Speed limiter
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic jam avoidance assistant
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • 19" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Independent rear suspension
  • 2 x Front USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • 2 x Rear USB, 1 x Type A, 1 x Type C (fast charging)
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB Digital radio
  • USB charging port in rear view mirror
  • Dark colour interior
  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Vegan leather - Black
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Automatic emergency braking system
  • Brake override system (BOS)
  • Child presence detection
  • Comfort stop
  • Door open warning
  • Driver airbag
  • Electric parking brake
  • Force limiting pre-tensioned front seat belts
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front side airbags
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill hold control
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • Hydraulic brake boost
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Rear middle seat force limiting seat belt
  • Rear seat belt pretensioners
  • Reflective vest
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Traction control system (TCS)
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control System (VDC)
  • Warning triangle
  • 12V power outlet
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 8 way electrically adjustable drivers seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Boot parcel shelf
  • Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Driver seat memory function
  • Front LED reading lights
  • Front centre armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Front passenger seat with 4-way electric adjustment
  • Front seat footlights
  • Heat pump
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • ISOFIX and i-Size for front passenger and outer rear seats
  • Integrated headrest in front seats
  • LED front door lights
  • Nylon floor mats
  • PM2.5 air filter
  • PM2.5 air purification system
  • Rear air vents
  • Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Rear side LED reading lights
  • Rhythm-reactive multi-colour ambient lighting
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Split folding rear seats - 40/60
  • Vegan leather multifunction steering wheel
  • Vegan leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • 2 x Smart keys
  • Alarm and immobiliser (Thatcham category 1)
  • Automatic door locking
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • 12.3" TFT full LCD instrument panel
  • 360 camera
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
  • Automatic vehicle hold
  • BYD voice control assistant "Hi, BYD"
  • Blind spot detection
  • Controlled deceleration parking (CDP)
  • Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow)
  • Electric tailgate release
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Forward collision warning
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front cross traffic alert and front cross traffic brake
  • Head up Display
  • Indirect driver fatigue management
  • Intelligent speed limit control (ISLC)
  • Keyless system entry and start
  • Lane Departure Assistant (LDA) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Lane change assist
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane keep assist
  • Power assisted steering
  • Predictive collision warning
  • Rear collision warning
  • Rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake
  • Rollover Control System (RMI)
  • Smartphone wireless charging, 2 x 15W
  • Traffic sign recognition (TSR)
  • Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • Aluminium roof rails
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Auto headlamps (on/off)
  • Dynamic welcome lights
  • Electric folding and heated door mirrors
  • Emergency tow hook
  • Exterior mirror footlights
  • Follow me home headlights (The headlights turned on in advance and delayed off function)
  • Front windscreen, UV protection, thermal insulation and sound proofing
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED taillights
  • Metallic paint
  • One touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection
  • Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch sensor and electrically adjustable sunshade
  • Rain sensor windscreen wipers
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window and rear windscreen with tinted glass
  • Rear wiper
  • 19" Bi-colour alloy wheels
  • Tyre nut covers remover
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 11kW on board charger
  • Home charging cable 3pin
  • Mode 3 Type 2 charging cable (3 phase)
  • 15.6" Electrically rotatable touchscreen
  • FM/DAB+ radio
  • Front USB ports, 1 x 18W Type C, 1 x 60W Type C
  • Infinity sound system with 10 speakers
  • Rear USB ports, 2 x 18W Type C

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*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.