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BYD Seal U vs Citroen Berlingo Transporter comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 22,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Citroen Berlingo Transporter?

BYD Seal U vs Citroen Berlingo Transporter: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.3 (11 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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Citroen Berlingo Transporter

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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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

Seal U

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen Berlingo Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,531 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 17.4 kWh/100km for the Citroen Berlingo Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers clearly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 146 km more than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter.

Berlingo Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal U offers clearly more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 188 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Seal U

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is considerably lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 611 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers substantially more boot space – 1,800 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 1,248 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries significantly more – 991 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 581 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal U is narrowly 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.

from £34,300
Seal U

BYD Seal U

  • Engine Type Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 - 324 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 70 - 500 km
BYD Seal U
Citroen Berlingo Transporter

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Citroen Berlingo Transporter

The Citroën Berlingo is a no-nonsense work van that pairs cavernous practicality with a surprisingly comfy, car-like driving experience. It won’t pretend to be sporty, but it will swallow your cargo, simplify your day, and keep ownership headaches to a minimum with sensible packaging and clever storage.

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BYD Seal U
Citroen Berlingo Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
611 - 991 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Citroen
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