BYD Seal vs Peugeot 2008 – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 2008 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the BYD Seal costs 40300 £. That’s a price difference of around 15815 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BYD Seal: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Peugeot 2008 with 15.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.10 kWh.

As for range, the BYD Seal performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 570 km, about 164 km more than the Peugeot 2008.

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 156 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Peugeot 2008 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Seal performs barely noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Peugeot 2008 tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal pulls convincingly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Peugeot 2008 is significantly lighter – 1263 kg compared to 1907 kg. The difference is around 644 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 2008 offers minimal more room – 434 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, BYD Seal barely noticeable takes the win – 473 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

All in all, the BYD Seal shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.