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?
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 BYD Seal U: with 12.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the VW ID.7 Touring with 14 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.90 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.
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.
In terms of top speed, the VW ID.7 Touring performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 180 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 5 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.
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 274 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.
The VW ID.7 Touring shows small but noticeable advantages 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
34300 - 39800 £
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Price
47100 - 54900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh
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Electric Range
70 - 500 km
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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co2
0 - 71 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1940 - 2147 kg
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Curb weight
2191 - 2336 kg
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Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
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Trunk capacity
605 L
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Length
4785 mm
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Length
4961 mm
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Width
1890 mm
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Width
1862 mm
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Height
1668 mm
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Height
1549 - 1551 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1440 L
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Max trunk capacity
1714 L
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Payload
410 kg
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Payload
459 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
218 - 324 HP
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Power HP
286 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
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Max Speed
175 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
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Torque
545 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1497 - 1498 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
VW
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The BYD Seal U is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.