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BYD Seal vs Renault Scénic comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Renault Scénic?

BYD Seal vs Renault Scénic: Key differences

BYD Seal

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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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.

Renault Scénic is a bit cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,506 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Scénic. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 28 km more than the BYD Seal.

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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 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Renault Scénic takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 370 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, Renault Scénic is only slightly lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Scénic carries barely more – 518 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal is clearly superior overall 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 £41,100
Seal

BYD Seal

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
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Reviews BYD Seal

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Thomas
14 Apr 2026, 15:59:57

Very well equipped and really good quality. Driving performance is more than adequate and very comfortable.

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4.6 (4 Reviews)
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David
19 May 2026, 08:25:28

Better finishes, physical controls, European build, ride quality, soundproofing, better seats, etc.

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Renault Scénic

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 46,300 £
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
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
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
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Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
514 - 518 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Renault
Is the BYD Seal offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Seal is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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