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BYD Seal U vs VW ID.7 Touring - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (324 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (34300 £ vs 47100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or VW ID.7 Touring?

BYD Seal U

5 (2 Reviews)
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Seal U

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD Seal U has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12784 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.7 Touring: with 14 kWh per 100 km, it’s convincingly more efficient than the BYD Seal U with 19.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.90 kWh.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring performs distinct better – achieving up to 689 km, about 189 km more than the BYD Seal U.

ID.7 Touring

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 VW ID.7 Touring has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 340 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.7 Touring pulls somewhat stronger with 679 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, BYD Seal U is to a small extent lighter – 1940 kg compared to 2191 kg. The difference is around 251 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers slight more room – 605 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring performs to a small extent better – up to 1714 L, which is about 249 L more than the BYD Seal U.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.7 Touring to a small extent takes the win – 465 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW ID.7 Touring shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
BYD Seal U
VW ID.7 Touring

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BYD Seal U

5 (2 Reviews)
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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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VW ID.7 Touring

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The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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BYD Seal U
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
34300 - 39800 £
Price
47100 - 54900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 1.2 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 20.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 26 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1940 - 2147 kg
Curb weight
2191 - 2336 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4775 - 4785 mm
Length
4961 mm
Width
1890 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1668 - 1670 mm
Height
1549 - 1551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1465 L
Max trunk capacity
1714 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1497 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the BYD Seal U?

The BYD Seal U is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.