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BYD Seal vs Toyota Hilux comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 39,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Toyota Hilux?

BYD Seal vs Toyota Hilux: Key differences

BYD Seal

  • considerably more power
  • barely lighter

Toyota Hilux

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper

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

Seal

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Hilux is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,800 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 518 £.

Hilux

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 considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the BYD Seal is very slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Toyota Hilux tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 170 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, BYD Seal is barely lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 2,085 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries substantially more – 1,125 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 652 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal is far ahead 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.

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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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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

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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Morgan
26 Dec 2025, 17:54:12

It's the best thing there is since you can carry five people and you can push it into jobs that nothing or no one else can handle. By contrast a lambo is only for two people and only for joyrides — your family can't even come — it's garbage because it's useless for daily use or simple work, so toyota is better; on top of that it's cheap and effective. The lambo is insanely expensive and doesn't provide good service; it's trash — what does it have inside to make it so expensive, gold or diamonds or an engine made of banknotes? I stress that it's useless rubbish.

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Toyota Hilux

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Price
39,800 - 56,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 10 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
253 - 264 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,085 - 2,295 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,800 mm
Length
5,325 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,810 - 1,815 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
915 - 1,125 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
150 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 175 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
400 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
110 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,755 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Toyota
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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