BYD Seal vs Lynk & Co 02 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lynk & Co 02 has a distinctly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30900 £, while the BYD Seal costs 40300 £. That’s a price difference of around 9425 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BYD Seal: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Lynk & Co 02 with 17.10 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.70 kWh.

As for range, the BYD Seal performs clearly better – achieving up to 570 km, about 125 km more than the Lynk & Co 02.

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 BYD Seal has a markedly edge – offering 530 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Lynk & Co 02 takes 5.50 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Seal performs a touch better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Lynk & Co 02 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal pulls strongly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 323 Nm. That’s about 347 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Lynk & Co 02 is slight lighter – 1895 kg compared to 1907 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lynk & Co 02 offers minimal more room – 410 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, BYD Seal clearly takes the win – 473 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Our conclusion: The BYD Seal proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BYD Seal is the better all-rounder in this comparison.