BYD Seal U vs Hyundai Santa Fe – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Seal U has a strongly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51200 £. That’s a price difference of around 16937 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BYD Seal U manages with 0.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 1.70 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BYD Seal U performs decisively better – achieving up to 500 km, about 446 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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 visibly edge – offering 324 HP compared to 253 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs slight better – reaching 196 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U pulls clearly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Hyundai Santa Fe is hardly any lighter – 1920 kg compared to 1940 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers distinctly more room – 711 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs noticeably better – up to 2032 L, which is about 567 L more than the BYD Seal U.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe visibly takes the win – 665 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

All in all, the BYD Seal U shows itself to be is clearly superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.