Compare the Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U
AI generated from our expert reviews
Although the BYD Seal U is longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, it is the Tiguan that offers the larger boot and can tow heavier loads. Around town, both cars feature light steering that makes low-speed driving and tight manoeuvres easy. However, their suspension copes differently with urban roads. The Tiguan settles quickly after hitting a big speed bump without crashing through the cabin, whereas small speed bumps send a shudder through the Seal U. In the back, taller adults will find generous kneeroom in either model, but while six-footers get plenty of headroom in the Tiguan even with the optional panoramic glass roof, passengers over six feet tall might feel their head brushing the headlining in the Seal U.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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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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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.
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 652 litres (5+ suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,539 mm x 1,859 mm x 1,660 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,775 mm x 1,890 mm x 1,670 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £115 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 size — | Battery size 18.3 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 eTSI DSG | Engine name 1.5 DM-i Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 130 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 10.2 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) 652 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 425 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres |
| Length 4,539 mm | Length 4,775 mm |
| Width 1,859 mm | Width 1,890 mm |
| Height 1,660 mm | Height 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 5.5 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.