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BYD Seal vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

BYD Seal vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

BYD Seal

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably 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:

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

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,529 £.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 BYD Seal offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 352 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeably lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 422 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal carries very slightly more – 473 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal 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 £41,100
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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
BYD Seal
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.

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BYD Seal
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 46,300 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
-
Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
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Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BYD
Brand
Toyota
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