BYD Seal U vs Renault Symbioz – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Symbioz has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £, while the BYD Seal U costs 34300 £. That’s a price difference of around 9849 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BYD Seal U manages with 0.40 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.50 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.

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 significantly edge – offering 324 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 166 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.10 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U pulls strongly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Renault Symbioz is distinctly lighter – 1436 kg compared to 1940 kg. The difference is around 504 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers barely noticeable more room – 576 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs a touch better – up to 1682 L, which is about 217 L more than the BYD Seal U.

When it comes to payload, BYD Seal U minimal takes the win – 410 kg compared to 379 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

All in all, the BYD Seal U shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.