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BYD Seal vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or VW ID.7 Touring?

BYD Seal vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

BYD Seal

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

VW ID.7 Touring

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  • a bit more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space

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.

BYD Seal is moderately cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,784 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is a bit more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Seal. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers a bit more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 119 km more than the BYD Seal.

ID.7 Touring

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 clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers only slightly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm more.

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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 seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal is somewhat lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal carries barely more – 473 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal holds a decisive overall lead 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
BYD Seal
VW ID.7 Touring

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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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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BYD Seal
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4,800 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
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