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BYD Seal U vs ZEEKR 001 comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or ZEEKR 001?

BYD Seal U vs ZEEKR 001: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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ZEEKR 001

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the ZEEKR 001 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR 001. That’s a difference of about 6.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the ZEEKR 001 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 120 km more than the BYD Seal U.

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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 ZEEKR 001 offers substantially more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR 001 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR 001 delivers somewhat more torque with 686 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 136 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 somewhat lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers very slightly more boot space – 552 L compared to 539 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR 001 carries clearly more – 520 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR 001 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.

from £51,400
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ZEEKR 001

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 585 - 620 km
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20 Jan 2026, 22:52:34

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ZEEKR 001

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
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
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
585 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
539 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
505 - 520 kg

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
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
ZEEKR
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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