Compare performance (530 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
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.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,143 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the BYD Seal offers markedly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 125 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.
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 considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 334 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.
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, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 469 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 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, fastback-style electric sedan that blends sporty design with a comfortable, tech-forward cabin. It delivers an engaging driving feel, impressive real-world range and strong value, making it a compelling choice for buyers who want a modern EV sedan.
detailsThe Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
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Price
41,100 - 46,300 £
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
460 - 570 km
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
446 - 473 kg
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
231 - 530 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
360 - 670 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
170 - 390 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Vauxhall
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