What drive types are available for the BYD Seal?

The BYD Seal is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

How much power does the BYD Seal deliver on the road?

The BYD Seal reaches a peak output of 530 HP, depending on the model.

How much electricity does the BYD Seal use per 100 km?

Average electricity consumption is 15.40 kWh.

How far can the BYD Seal go on a full charge?

According to WLTP, the BYD Seal can travel up to 570 km on a single charge.

What maximum speed does the BYD Seal reach?

The BYD Seal reaches up to 220 km/h.

How much luggage fits in the BYD Seal?

Depending on configuration, up to 400 L fit inside.

What are the BYD Seal’s length, width and height?

Overall, the BYD Seal is 4800 mm long, 1875 mm wide and 1460 mm high.

Is the Nissan Qashqai offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

How much power does the Nissan Qashqai deliver on the road?

Depending on the version, the Nissan Qashqai delivers up to 205 HP.

How much fuel does the Nissan Qashqai use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 4.50 L.

How big is the Nissan Qashqai overall?

Length 4425 mm, width 1835 mm, height 1625 mm – those are the dimensions of the Nissan Qashqai.

BYD Seal vs Nissan Qashqai - Differences and prices compared

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.

Nissan Qashqai has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the BYD Seal costs 40300 £. That’s a price difference of around 10672 £.

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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 has a decisively edge – offering 530 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 325 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Seal performs slight better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Seal pulls convincingly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1907 kg. The difference is around 487 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers distinct more room – 504 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Qashqai barely noticeable takes the win – 520 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BYD Seal shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 40300 - 45400 £	Price 29600 - 39900 £
Consumption L/100km -	Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 18.2 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 460 - 570 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 0 g/km	co2 102 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity -	Fuel tank capacity 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Sedan	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 4	Doors 5
Curb weight 1907 - 2185 kg	Curb weight 1420 - 1665 kg
Trunk capacity 400 L	Trunk capacity 479 - 504 L
Length 4800 mm	Length 4425 mm
Width 1875 mm	Width 1835 mm
Height 1460 mm	Height 1625 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity 1422 - 1447 L
Payload 446 - 473 kg	Payload 466 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Electric	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 231 - 530 HP	Power HP 140 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.8 - 7.5 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed 180 - 220 km/h	Max Speed 170 - 206 km/h
Torque 360 - 670 Nm	Torque 240 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders -	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 170 - 390 kW	Power kW 103 - 151 kW
Engine capacity -	Engine capacity 1332 - 1498 cm3