BYD Seal vs Toyota bZ4X – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota bZ4X has the slight advantage in terms of price – starting at 36800 £, while the BYD Seal starts at 40300 £. That’s a price difference of about 3506 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota bZ4X: with 13.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the BYD Seal with 15.40 kWh. That’s roughly 1.90 kWh difference.

In terms of range, the BYD Seal performs slight better – offering up to 570 km, roughly 2 km more than the Toyota bZ4X.

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 performance, the BYD Seal clearly takes the lead – with 530 HP compared to 343 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 187 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is noticeably faster – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Toyota bZ4X takes 5.10 s. That makes it around 1.30 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Seal is slightly ahead – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota bZ4X tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is roughly 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal pulls decisively stronger, offering 670 Nm compared to 338 Nm. That’s about 332 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer enough space for 5 passengers.

The BYD Seal is slightly lighter – 1907 kg compared to 1970 kg. The weight difference is around 63 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Toyota bZ4X takes the lead – 452 L compared to 400 L. That’s around 52 L difference.

Payload capacity also favors the Toyota bZ4X hardly any – 495 kg compared to 473 kg. The difference is roughly 22 kg.

Our verdict: The BYD Seal leaves its rival little chance and therefore earns the title of our DriveDuel Champion!
BYD Seal is the better all-rounder in this comparison.