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BYD Seal vs Citroen C4 comparison

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?

BYD Seal vs Citroen C4: Key differences

BYD Seal

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

C4

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 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.

Seal

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, 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £41,100
Seal

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
BYD Seal
Citroen C4

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Seal

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.

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Citroen C4

Citroën 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.

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BYD Seal
Citroen C4

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 46,300 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
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Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
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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
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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
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