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BYD Seal U vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

BYD Seal U vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately 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:

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.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,104 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 20.5 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 8.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers clearly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 216 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 280 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, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is moderately lighter – 1,639 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries considerably more – 901 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 491 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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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BYD Seal U

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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

The Renault Kangoo is a practical, no-nonsense compact van that turns urban deliveries and weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly easy chore. Roomy for its size, comfortable to drive and brimming with smart storage solutions, it’s a sensible pick for anyone who needs honest utility without drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Renault
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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