Compare performance (530 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Citroen C4?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,572 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Seal. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the BYD Seal offers visibly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 143 km more than the Citroen C4.
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 clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.
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, Citroen C4 is clearly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 504 kg.
When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal carries a bit more – 473 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.
The BYD Seal is decisively ahead 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.
The BYD Seal is a sleek electric fastback that punches above its class with sporty looks and a surprisingly premium cabin, offering a very modern alternative for buyers who want style and substance without the badge snobbery. On the road it feels composed and eager, packed with tech and everyday practicality—ideal for shoppers after eco-friendly performance with a cheeky wink.
detailsCitroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
41,100 - 46,300 £
|
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
|
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
|
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
0 g/km
|
co2
0 - 108 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Sedan
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
|
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
-
|
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,875 mm
|
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
446 - 473 kg
|
Payload
379 - 406 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
|
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
|
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
Number of Cylinders
3
|
|
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
|
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
-
|
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2026
|
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
|
|
Brand
BYD
|
Brand
Citroen
|