What drive types are available for the BYD Seal U?

The BYD Seal U is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the BYD Seal U?

Up to 324 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What is the fuel consumption of the BYD Seal U according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 0.40 L.

What are the BYD Seal U’s WLTP consumption values in kWh/100 km?

According to the manufacturer, the BYD Seal U requires 19.90 kWh.

How far can the BYD Seal U go on a full charge?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 500 km.

How fast can the BYD Seal U go?

Depending on the model, top speed is 180 km/h.

What is the BYD Seal U’s trunk volume?

Depending on configuration, up to 552 L fit inside.

How big is the BYD Seal U overall?

Length 4775 mm, width 1890 mm, height 1670 mm – those are the dimensions of the BYD Seal U.

What drive types are available for the Hongqi HS5?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Hongqi HS5's engine?

The Hongqi HS5 reaches a peak output of 218 HP, depending on the model.

What is the fuel consumption of the Hongqi HS5 according to the manufacturer?

On average, the Hongqi HS5 consumes 9.50 L.

How big is the Hongqi HS5 overall?

Length 4760 mm, width 1907 mm, height 1700 mm – those are the dimensions of the Hongqi HS5.

BYD Seal U vs Hongqi HS5 - Differences and prices compared

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD Seal U has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the Hongqi HS5 costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1718 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BYD Seal U manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.50 L. The difference is about 9.10 L per 100 km.

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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 has a distinct edge – offering 324 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.70 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hongqi HS5 performs to a small extent better – reaching 204 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Seal U pulls evident stronger with 550 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Hongqi HS5 is minimal lighter – 1805 kg compared to 1940 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BYD Seal U offers convincingly more room – 552 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 552 L.

When it comes to payload, Hongqi HS5 slight takes the win – 450 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BYD Seal U proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BYD Seal U is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 34300 - 39800 £	Price 36000 £
Consumption L/100km 0.4 - 1.2 L	Consumption L/100km 9.50 L
Consumption kWh/100km 19.9 - 20.5 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 70 - 500 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 0 - 26 g/km	co2 240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 60 L	Fuel tank capacity 64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1940 - 2147 kg	Curb weight 1805 kg
Trunk capacity 425 - 552 L	Trunk capacity 0 L
Length 4775 - 4785 mm	Length 4760 mm
Width 1890 mm	Width 1907 mm
Height 1668 - 1670 mm	Height 1700 mm
Max trunk capacity 1440 - 1465 L	Max trunk capacity -
Payload 410 kg	Payload 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Electric	Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT, Reduction Gearbox	Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 218 - 324 HP	Power HP 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.9 - 9.6 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.70 s
Max Speed 170 - 180 km/h	Max Speed 204 km/h
Torque 300 - 550 Nm	Torque 340 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 160 - 238 kW	Power kW 160 kW
Engine capacity 1497 - 1498 cm3	Engine capacity 1989 cm3