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BYD Seal U vs Vauxhall Grandland comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Vauxhall Grandland?

BYD Seal U vs Vauxhall Grandland: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

Vauxhall Grandland

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • a bit lighter

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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Grandland is very slightly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Grandland. That’s a difference of about 5.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Grandland offers visibly more range – reaching up to 694 km, about 194 km more than the BYD Seal U.

Grandland

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 Vauxhall Grandland offers barely more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Vauxhall Grandland takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Vauxhall Grandland is somewhat faster – reaching 202 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers barely more torque with 550 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

Seal U

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Grandland is a bit lighter – 1,675 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers barely more boot space – 552 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Grandland offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,645 L, about 205 L more than the BYD Seal U.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Grandland carries slightly more – 495 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Grandland stands out in the key areas 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 £32,600
Grandland

Vauxhall Grandland

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 694 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
32,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,675 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Length
4,785 mm
Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,905 mm
Height
1,668 mm
Height
1,665 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
1,580 - 1,645 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
425 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 202 km/h
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Vauxhall
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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