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BYD Seal U vs XPeng P7+ comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or XPeng P7+?

BYD Seal U vs XPeng P7+: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter

XPeng P7+

  • noticeably more power
  • barely more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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 moderately cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the XPeng P7+ costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,665 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.2 kWh/100km for the XPeng P7+. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the XPeng P7+ offers barely more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 30 km more than the BYD Seal U.

P7+

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 XPeng P7+ offers noticeably more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng P7+ is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the XPeng P7+ delivers somewhat more torque with 670 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 120 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, BYD Seal U is only slightly lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 1,999 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.

Looking at boot space, the XPeng P7+ offers very slightly more boot space – 573 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The XPeng P7+ is clearly superior 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.

from £39,900
P7+

XPeng P7+

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 245 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 455 - 530 km
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BYD Seal U

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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4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Emily
20 Jan 2026, 22:52:34

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
39,900 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
455 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
1,999 - 2,200 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
573 L
Length
4,785 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
1,668 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic 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
245 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
450 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
180 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
XPeng
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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