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Audi Q7 vs BYD Seal U comparison

Compare performance (507 HP vs 324 HP), boot space and price (70,600 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q7 or BYD Seal U?

Audi Q7 vs BYD Seal U: Key differences

Audi Q7

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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BYD Seal U

4.3 (11 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Seal U is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Audi Q7 costs 70,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,351 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers significantly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 418 km more than the Audi Q7.

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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 Audi Q7 offers markedly more power – delivering 507 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q7 delivers markedly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Q7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi Q7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal U is only slightly lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q7 offers clearly more boot space – 887 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q7 carries clearly more – 885 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 475 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q7 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Q7

Audi Q7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 507 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 11.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 82 km
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The Audi Q7 cuts an imposing figure on the road, balancing restrained luxury with a spacious, tech-rich cabin that makes long journeys feel effortless. It rides with confident composure and polished manners, so if you want a premium family SUV that feels grown-up and worth the badge, the Q7 is a persuasive choice — even the in-laws will be impressed.

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Reviews Audi Q7

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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A.B.
24 Mar 2026, 11:45:19

Constant faults with the touch door opening, the trunk, sign-reading and the front obstacle sensors. The service repaired it under warranty five times — they replaced wiring harnesses, a sensor, uploaded software — and then gave up. They told me they don’t know what else to do. That’s the customer care at a German premium brand. A car worth over 400,000 and they tell the customer they don’t know what to do. I paid the final installment and I’m giving the car back to them. I’m taking a Chinese BYD Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid with better equipment for 165k after a discount from 225k. With that attitude to customers and those high prices, the Germans will have fewer and fewer people interested in their cars — but they’ve only got themselves to blame!!!

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BYD Seal U

The BYD Seal U is a sleek electric fastback that blends sporty styling with a roomy, tech-focused interior, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric performance without sacrificing comfort. It delivers a smooth, composed ride and intuitive features, positioning it as a practical yet modern option in the EV market.

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4.3 (11 Reviews)
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Tomi
17 Jun 2026, 18:32:35

Great value for money.
Some small software bugs like any car nowdays.

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Emily
20 Jan 2026, 22:52:34

Broke down at 200 KM

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Costs and Consumption
Price
70,600 - 100,600 £
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 82 km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 271 g/km
co2
0 - 71 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,055 - 2,460 kg
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Trunk capacity
563 - 887 L
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
640 - 885 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 507 HP
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 770 Nm
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 373 kW
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
Is the Audi Q7 offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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