Compare the BYD Seal vs BYD Seal U
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
8/10
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
7/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both cars give you poor over-the-shoulder visibility, but they feel very different to drive. In town, the BYD Seal handles bigger bumps and road imperfections very well, whereas hitting a pothole or a small speed bump in the BYD Seal U sends a shudder through the cabin. When cornering, minimal body lean in the Seal entices you to have fun, while the Seal U leans a lot in corners, which is really unnerving. If you need carrying capacity, you get a bigger boot in the Seal, although the Seal U gives you more room with the back seats folded.
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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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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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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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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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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 Saloons | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 485 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,300 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,440 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,800 mm x 1,875 mm x 1,460 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,775 mm x 1,890 mm x 1,670 mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £115 |
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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 82.5 kWh | Battery size 18.3 kWh |
| Drive type Rear 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 230kW 83kWh Auto | Engine name 1.5 DM-i Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 312 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 218 BHP |
| Body type Saloons | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 82.5 kWh | Battery size 18.3 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 4 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 485 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 425 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,300 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,440 litres Best |
| Length 4,800 mm | Length 4,775 mm |
| Width 1,875 mm | Width 1,890 mm |
| Height 1,460 mm | Height 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.92 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 11.4 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.