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BYD Seal vs CUPRA Born comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 34,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or CUPRA Born?

BYD Seal vs CUPRA Born: Key differences

BYD Seal

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

CUPRA Born

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • marginally lighter

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:

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

CUPRA Born is moderately cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,606 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is barely more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Seal. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 594 km, about 24 km more than the BYD Seal.

Born

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Born is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Seal tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal delivers somewhat more torque with 670 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

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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, CUPRA Born is marginally lighter – 1,828 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 79 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal offers very slightly more boot space – 400 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal carries only slightly more – 473 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal holds a decisive overall lead 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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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
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Reviews BYD Seal

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Thomas
14 Apr 2026, 15:59:57

Very well equipped and really good quality. Driving performance is more than adequate and very comfortable.

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CUPRA Born

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
4,800 mm
Length
4,324 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
431 - 452 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
CUPRA
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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