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 drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-5 have?

The Mazda CX-5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Mazda CX-5's engine?

Up to 141 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda CX-5 according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 7 L.

What is the top speed of the Mazda CX-5?

Depending on the model, top speed is 195 km/h.

How much luggage fits in the Mazda CX-5?

Depending on configuration, up to 583 L fit inside.

What are the dimensions of the Mazda CX-5?

The Mazda CX-5 measures 4690 mm long, 1860 mm wide and 1695 mm high.

BYD Seal U vs Mazda CX-5 - 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda CX-5 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the BYD Seal U costs 34300 £. That’s a price difference of around 4277 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BYD Seal U manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 6.60 L per 100 km.

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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 clearly edge – offering 324 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-5 performs minimal better – reaching 195 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Seal U pulls significantly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 312 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is slightly lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1940 kg. The difference is around 311 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers barely noticeable more room – 583 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs evident better – up to 2019 L, which is about 554 L more than the BYD Seal U.

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.

Reviews BYD Seal U

5 (2 Reviews)

Reviews Mazda CX-5

4.9 (20 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 34300 - 39800 £	Price 30000 - 39500 £
Consumption L/100km 0.4 - 1.2 L	Consumption L/100km 7 - 7.4 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 157 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 60 L	Fuel tank capacity 56 - 58 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 1629 - 1671 kg
Trunk capacity 425 - 552 L	Trunk capacity 583 L
Length 4775 - 4785 mm	Length 4690 mm
Width 1890 mm	Width 1860 mm
Height 1668 - 1670 mm	Height 1695 mm
Max trunk capacity 1440 - 1465 L	Max trunk capacity 2019 L
Payload 410 kg	Payload -

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Electric	Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT, Reduction 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 141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.9 - 9.6 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed 170 - 180 km/h	Max Speed 195 km/h
Torque 300 - 550 Nm	Torque 238 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 160 - 238 kW	Power kW 104 kW
Engine capacity 1497 - 1498 cm3	Engine capacity 2488 cm3