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BYD Seal U vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or SEAT Ateca?

BYD Seal U vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Ateca is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,172 £.

Ateca

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 clearly more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers noticeably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

Seal U

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ateca is substantially lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers only slightly more boot space – 552 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries visibly more – 525 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 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

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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Reviews BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Emily
20 Jan 2026, 22:52:34

Broke down at 200 KM

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SEAT Ateca

The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4,785 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,668 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
BYD
Brand
SEAT
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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