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BYD Seal U vs Vauxhall Zafira Life – Which car suits you better?
Seal U
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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.
BYD Seal U has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 1714 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BYD Seal U manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 6.70 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BYD Seal U: with 19.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 24.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.80 kWh.
As for range, the BYD Seal U performs distinct better – achieving up to 500 km, about 153 km more than the Vauxhall Zafira Life.
Zafira Life
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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 decisively edge – offering 324 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs barely noticeable better – reaching 185 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Seal U pulls noticeable stronger with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.
Seal U
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, BYD Seal U is slight lighter – 1940 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BYD Seal U offers decisively more room – 552 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 552 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs convincingly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3435 L more than the BYD Seal U.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life convincingly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 504 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the BYD Seal U shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
BYD Seal U
Vauxhall Zafira Life
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from about £34,300
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BYD Seal U
BYD Seal U
5 (2 Reviews)
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.
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Vauxhall Zafira Life
The Opel Zafira Life is a practical, no-nonsense people carrier that wraps flexible space and family-friendly features into a tidy, grown-up package. It’s comfy on long runs, easy to live with day to day, and wears its van roots with surprising style — the kind of sensible buy that still manages to smile.
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BYD Seal U
Vauxhall Zafira Life
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
34300 - 39800 £
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Price
36000 - 53200 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 1.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 20.5 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Electric Range
70 - 500 km
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 26 g/km
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
8
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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
1953 - 2240 kg
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Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4775 - 4785 mm
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Width
1890 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Height
1668 - 1670 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1465 L
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Payload
410 kg
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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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
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
218 - 324 HP
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1497 - 1498 cm3
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Vauxhall
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What drive types are available for the BYD Seal U?
The BYD Seal U is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.