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BYD Seal vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Skoda Fabia?

BYD Seal vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

BYD Seal

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Fabia is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,972 £.

Fabia

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 BYD Seal offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Fabia is noticeably faster – reaching 228 km/h, while the BYD Seal tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

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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, Skoda Fabia is substantially lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 764 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal offers barely more boot space – 400 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal carries marginally more – 473 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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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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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Reviews BYD Seal

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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,800 mm
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BYD
Brand
Skoda
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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