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BYD Seal U vs MG MG4 Urban comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or MG MG4 Urban?

BYD Seal U vs MG MG4 Urban: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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MG MG4 Urban

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably 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:

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.

MG MG4 Urban is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is markedly more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the MG MG4 Urban. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers a bit more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 84 km more than the MG MG4 Urban.

Seal U

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal U offers clearly more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 164 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the MG MG4 Urban takes 9.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 300 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, MG MG4 Urban is noticeably lighter – 1,460 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers a bit more boot space – 552 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries marginally more – 450 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal U is decisively ahead 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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20 Jan 2026, 22:52:34

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
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
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
325 - 416 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
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,842 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
450 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
150 - 160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
MG
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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