Compare the BYD Seal U vs Toyota Yaris Cross
AI generated from our expert reviews
The BYD Seal U is longer and more powerful than the Toyota Yaris Cross, and it provides a bigger boot as well as more room with the rear seats folded. In the back, you will easily fit even the bulkiest of child seats into the Seal U, whereas getting a child seat into the Yaris Cross is a bit of a faff because its rear doors do not open very wide. When loading heavy items, however, the Seal U has a big lip that makes it difficult to push them through, while the Yaris Cross has no load lip and a wide opening that makes slinging heavy items in very easy. On the move, the Seal U's petrol engine is really quiet when called upon, unlike the engine in the Yaris Cross, which can get unpleasantly noisy if you put your foot down. On twisty roads, the Seal U leans a lot in corners, while the Yaris Cross does not lean too much.
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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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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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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 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 350 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,097 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) 4,197 mm x 1,765 mm x 1,595 mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity — |
| First year tax rate £115 Best | First year tax rate £365 |
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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 1.5 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 1.5 Hybrid CVT |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 130 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 1 |
| Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 10.7 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 18.3 kWh Best | Battery size 1.5 kWh |
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) 350 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,097 litres |
| Length 4,775 mm | Length 4,197 mm |
| Width 1,890 mm | Width 1,765 mm |
| Height 1,670 mm | Height 1,595 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.56 m |
| Turning circle 5.5 m | Turning circle 10.6 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.