Compare performance (324 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (34300 £ vs 61900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 61900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27608 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BYD Seal U manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar with 4.80 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the BYD Seal U performs decisively better – achieving up to 500 km, about 437 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a slightly edge – offering 404 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is hardly perceptible 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Range Rover Velar pulls a bit stronger with 650 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BYD Seal U is hardly perceptible lighter – 1940 kg compared to 2003 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.
Boot capacity is identical – both offer 552 L of storage.
In maximum load capacity, the BYD Seal U performs barely noticeable better – up to 1465 L, which is about 107 L more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Range Rover Velar clearly perceptible takes the win – 587 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.
The BYD Seal U is clearly superior 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.
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.
detailsThe Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.
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Price
34300 - 39800 £
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Price
61900 - 87400 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 1.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 20.5 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
70 - 500 km
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Electric Range
63 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
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co2
0 - 26 g/km
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co2
110 - 232 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
62 - 83 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1940 - 2147 kg
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Curb weight
2003 - 2280 kg
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Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
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Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
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Length
4775 - 4785 mm
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Length
4797 mm
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Width
1890 mm
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Width
1933 mm
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Height
1668 - 1670 mm
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Height
1657 - 1665 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1465 L
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Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1358 L
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Payload
410 kg
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Payload
460 - 587 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
218 - 324 HP
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Power HP
204 - 404 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
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Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
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Max Speed
209 - 250 km/h
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
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Torque
430 - 650 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
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Power kW
150 - 297 kW
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Engine capacity
1497 - 1498 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 - 2997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Land Rover
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The BYD Seal U is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.