Alfa Romeo Tonale vs BYD Seal U – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Seal U has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale costs 35000 £. That’s a price difference of around 694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BYD Seal U manages with 0.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Tonale with 1.30 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BYD Seal U performs clearly better – achieving up to 500 km, about 438 km more than the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal U has a to a small extent edge – offering 324 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale takes 6.20 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Alfa Romeo Tonale performs slightly better – reaching 212 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U pulls clearly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is evident lighter – 1600 kg compared to 1940 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BYD Seal U offers slight more room – 552 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alfa Romeo Tonale performs barely noticeable better – up to 1550 L, which is about 85 L more than the BYD Seal U.

When it comes to payload, Alfa Romeo Tonale evident takes the win – 535 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Our conclusion: The BYD Seal U proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BYD Seal U is the better all-rounder in this comparison.