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BYD Seal vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ 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

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
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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:

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 41,100 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,927 £.

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 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.

Seal

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.

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.

from £41,100
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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BYD Seal

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 46,300 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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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
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
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Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
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
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
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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