BYD Seal U vs VW Touareg – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Seal U has a strongly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the VW Touareg costs 63200 £. That’s a price difference of around 28950 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BYD Seal U manages with 0.40 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the VW Touareg with 2.20 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BYD Seal U performs decisively better – achieving up to 500 km, about 449 km more than the VW Touareg.

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 VW Touareg has a visibly edge – offering 462 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.90 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs visibly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg pulls distinctly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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, the BYD Seal U is minimal lighter – 1940 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers distinctly more room – 810 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg performs slightly better – up to 1800 L, which is about 335 L more than the BYD Seal U.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg decisively takes the win – 751 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 341 kg.

Our conclusion: The BYD Seal U proves to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BYD Seal U is the better all-rounder in this comparison.