Compare the BYD Seal U vs Volvo EX30
Boost 1.5 DM-i Auto Hybrid Automatic
Change versionCore 200kW P5 51kWh Auto Electric Automatic
Change versionAI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between the BYD Seal U and the Volvo EX30 comes down to how you plan to use your space and whether you prefer plug-in hybrid flexibility or pure electric driving. The BYD Seal U is a spacious plug-in hybrid loaded with generous equipment and impressive efficiency on longer journeys, though its ride can feel unsettled and its handling uninspiring. Meanwhile, the Volvo EX30 is a stylish, wonderfully comfortable small electric SUV that excels in town and boasts a genuinely cool interior, but you will have to contend with tight rear seats, a small boot and a cabin where all controls run through the touchscreen.
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Choose it for
- Its exceptional hybrid efficiency, generous passenger space, and an extensive list of standard equipment that gives you plenty of features for sensible money.
Worth knowing
- The suspension can struggle to settle over rough surfaces, and country roads expose excessive body lean and very light steering.
Choose it for
- Its fantastic styling, super comfortable ride quality around town, and posh cabin materials that make it feel like a minimalist city apartment.
Worth knowing
- All cabin controls run through the touchscreen, and you will find a tiny boot alongside tight rear seats.
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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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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 SUVs |
| 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 318 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,000 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) 4,233 mm x 1,953 mm x 1,573 mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity 1,000 kg Best |
| 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 51 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear 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 200kW P5 51kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP | Engine size Electric • 272 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.7 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 18.3 kWh | Battery size 51 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) 318 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,000 litres |
| Length 4,775 mm | Length 4,233 mm |
| Width 1,890 mm | Width 1,953 mm |
| Height 1,670 mm | Height 1,573 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.65 m |
| Turning circle 5.5 m | Turning circle 11.2 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.