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BYD Seal vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 69,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Porsche Macan?

BYD Seal vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

BYD Seal

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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Porsche Macan

  • slightly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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:

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.

BYD Seal is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 69,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,894 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Porsche Macan. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Macan offers slightly more range – reaching up to 644 km, about 74 km more than the BYD Seal.

Macan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Macan offers slightly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the BYD Seal takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Macan is markedly faster – reaching 260 km/h, while the BYD Seal tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers substantially more torque with 1,130 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

Seal

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, BYD Seal is visibly lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 2,295 kg. The difference is around 388 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Macan offers markedly more boot space – 540 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Macan carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Macan 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.

from £69,200
Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 km
BYD Seal
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Seal

The BYD Seal is a sleek electric fastback that punches above its class with sporty looks and a surprisingly premium cabin, offering a very modern alternative for buyers who want style and substance without the badge snobbery. On the road it feels composed and eager, packed with tech and everyday practicality—ideal for shoppers after eco-friendly performance with a cheeky wink.

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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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BYD Seal
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Price
69,200 - 99,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,295 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4,800 mm
Length
4,784 - 4,805 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,938 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,613 - 1,623 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,288 - 1,348 L
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
470 - 545 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
563 - 1,130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Porsche
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