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BYD Seal U vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Renault Mégane?

BYD Seal U vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Renault Mégane

  • somewhat lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

BYD Seal U is barely cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 780 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Renault Mégane. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 48 km more than the Renault Mégane.

Mégane

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal U offers markedly more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BYD Seal U is barely faster – reaching 175 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 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 Mégane is somewhat lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers visibly more boot space – 552 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD Seal U offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,440 L, about 108 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries very slightly more – 446 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal U stands well ahead of its rival 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
4,785 mm
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
1,668 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
446 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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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