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BYD Seal vs Aiways U6 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Aiways U6?

BYD Seal vs Aiways U6: Key differences

BYD Seal

  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Aiways U6

  • very slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Seal is barely cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the Aiways U6 costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,018 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the Aiways U6. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 165 km more than the Aiways U6.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Aiways U6 takes 7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BYD Seal is moderately faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Aiways U6 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Aiways U6 is very slightly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aiways U6 offers moderately more boot space – 472 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal carries slightly more – 473 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal 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.

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BYD Seal

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
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Aiways U6

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Price
41,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,790 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
4,800 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Aiways
Is the BYD Seal offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Seal is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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