Compare the BYD Seal U vs Renault 4 E-Tech
AI generated from our expert reviews
The BYD Seal U is longer and more powerful than the Renault 4 E-Tech, and it offers a bigger boot as well as more room with the back seats folded. You get really roomy back seats in the Seal U, whereas adults sitting in the back of the Renault 4 will probably start feeling cramped on long journeys. Around town, city driving is the Renault 4's forte, remaining comfortable over bumps. By contrast, the Seal U struggles to settle around town, shuffling over broken surfaces and rocking through corners and across speed bumps. Neither car provides excitement on twisty roads: the Seal U is an SUV to avoid if you want to enjoy taking the scenic route home, and you will have to look elsewhere if you are after twisty road thrills from the Renault 4.
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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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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 Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 375 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,149 litres |
| 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) 4,144 mm x 1,808 mm x 1,552 mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £115 | First year tax rate £10 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 range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 18.3 kWh | Battery size 52 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 110kW 52kWh Comfort range Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP | Engine size Electric • 150 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 8.2 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 18.3 kWh | Battery size 52 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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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) 375 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,149 litres |
| Length 4,775 mm | Length 4,144 mm |
| Width 1,890 mm | Width 1,808 mm |
| Height 1,670 mm | Height 1,552 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.62 m |
| Turning circle 5.5 m | Turning circle 10.8 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.