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BYD Seal U vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Hyundai Santa Fe?

BYD Seal U vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Seal U

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,451 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers clearly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 446 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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 offers slightly more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

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

Seal U

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is barely lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers visibly more boot space – 704 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal U stands well ahead of its rival 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
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BYD Seal U

The BYD Seal U pairs a sleek fastback silhouette with a surprisingly roomy, tech-rich cabin, giving electric chic without the showroom pretension. It's a smart pick for buyers after confident handling, sensible practicality and standout value — all wrapped up with a cheeky grin when you put your foot down.

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Reviews BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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20 Jan 2026, 22:52:34

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
4,785 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,668 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the BYD Seal U have?

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

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