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BYD Seal U vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Skoda Superb Combi?

BYD Seal U vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • substantially more electric range

Skoda Superb Combi

  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Seal U is very slightly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Skoda Superb Combi costs 36,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,808 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers substantially more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 363 km more than the Skoda Superb Combi.

Superb Combi

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 somewhat 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 Skoda Superb Combi is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Superb Combi is markedly faster – reaching 232 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers markedly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 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, Skoda Superb Combi is visibly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers moderately more boot space – 690 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 138 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Superb Combi offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,920 L, about 480 L more than the BYD Seal U.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Combi carries noticeably more – 584 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 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
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 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
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,785 mm
Length
4,902 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,668 mm
Height
1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
1,920 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
232 km/h
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
110 - 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, F, D, G, B
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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