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BYD Seal U vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

BYD Seal U vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • only slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV4 Hatchback is only slightly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,057 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV4 Hatchback. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 625 km, about 125 km more than the BYD Seal U.

EV4 Hatchback

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 markedly more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 120 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 Kia EV4 Hatchback takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 267 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, Kia EV4 Hatchback is very slightly lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 129 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers clearly more boot space – 552 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV4 Hatchback carries moderately more – 459 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal U is far ahead overall 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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4.1 (7 Reviews)
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20 Jan 2026, 22:52:34

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
440 - 625 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
445 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
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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