BYD Seal U vs DS Automobiles N°8 – Which car suits you better?

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

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

BYD Seal U has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the DS Automobiles N°8 costs 49500 £. That’s a price difference of around 15180 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the DS Automobiles N°8: with 15.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the BYD Seal U with 19.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.20 kWh.

As for range, the DS Automobiles N°8 performs evident better – achieving up to 749 km, about 249 km more than the BYD Seal U.

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 DS Automobiles N°8 has a slightly edge – offering 375 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles N°8 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.90 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the DS Automobiles N°8 performs minimal better – reaching 190 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U pulls barely noticeable stronger with 550 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 41 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 BYD Seal U is minimal lighter – 1940 kg compared to 2132 kg. The difference is around 192 kg.

In terms of boot space, the DS Automobiles N°8 offers to a small extent more room – 621 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

In maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles N°8 performs slight better – up to 1553 L, which is about 88 L more than the BYD Seal U.

When it comes to payload, DS Automobiles N°8 distinct takes the win – 520 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Our conclusion: The DS Automobiles N°8 proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, DS Automobiles N°8 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.