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BYD Seal U vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

BYD Seal U vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

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:

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine is visibly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,300 £.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal U offers a bit more power – delivering 324 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers noticeably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Seal U

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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is significantly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 589 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers marginally more boot space – 600 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers barely more capacity – up to 1,555 L, about 115 L more than the BYD Seal U.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries noticeably more – 545 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal U is barely ahead 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
25,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4,785 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,668 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
BYD
Brand
Skoda
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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