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BYD Seal vs Porsche Taycan – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: BYD Seal or Porsche Taycan?

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.

BYD Seal has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40300 £, while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £. That’s a price difference of around 47665 £.

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 Porsche Taycan with 16.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.30 kWh.

As for range, the Porsche Taycan performs a bit better – achieving up to 680 km, about 110 km more than the BYD Seal.

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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 Porsche Taycan has a convincingly edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 504 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the BYD Seal takes 3.80 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs distinct better – reaching 305 km/h, while the BYD Seal tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan pulls clearly stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 670 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: BYD Seal offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, BYD Seal is slightly lighter – 1907 kg compared to 2165 kg. The difference is around 258 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers slight more room – 407 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan evident takes the win – 635 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Taycan proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Taycan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £87,900
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Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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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 Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40300 - 45400 £
Price
87900 - 206700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1907 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4800 mm
Length
4962 - 4968 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1966 - 1998 mm
Height
1460 mm
Height
1378 - 1381 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
408 - 1034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
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Porsche

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What drive types are available for the BYD Seal?

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

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