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BYD Seal U vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (324 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (34300 £ vs 33300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or VW Tiguan?

BYD Seal U

5 (2 Reviews)
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VW Tiguan

4 (6 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Tiguan has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33300 £ , while the BYD Seal U costs 34300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 977 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BYD Seal U manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Tiguan with 1.40 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U performs convincingly better – achieving up to 500 km, about 374 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal U has a slightly edge – offering 324 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.90 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs noticeable better – reaching 242 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Seal U pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

Seal U

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Tiguan is clearly perceptible lighter – 1599 kg compared to 1940 kg. The difference is around 341 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers to a small extent more room – 652 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs to a small extent better – up to 1650 L, which is about 185 L more than the BYD Seal U.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan evident takes the win – 533 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal U is far ahead 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.

BYD Seal U
VW Tiguan

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Seal U

BYD Seal U

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 324 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 1.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.9 - 20.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 70 - 500 km

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 Tiguan

4 (6 Reviews)
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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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BYD Seal U
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
34300 - 39800 £
Price
33300 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 1.2 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 20.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 26 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1940 - 2147 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4775 - 4785 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1890 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1668 - 1670 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1465 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1497 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
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.