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CUPRA Terramar vs BYD Sealion 7 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Terramar or BYD Sealion 7?

CUPRA Terramar vs BYD Sealion 7: Key differences

CUPRA Terramar

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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BYD Sealion 7

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Terramar

Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Terramar is very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the BYD Sealion 7 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,431 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Sealion 7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 502 km, about 384 km more than the CUPRA Terramar.

Sealion 7

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 Sealion 7 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Sealion 7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the CUPRA Terramar takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Sealion 7 delivers considerably more torque with 690 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

Terramar

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, CUPRA Terramar is visibly lighter – 1,638 kg compared to 2,225 kg. The difference is around 587 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Terramar offers barely more boot space – 540 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Terramar carries clearly more – 542 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Sealion 7 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 £42,800
Sealion 7

BYD Sealion 7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 313 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 502 km
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CUPRA Terramar

The CUPRA Terramar blends the brand’s sporty DNA with the practicality of a compact crossover, offering striking design and a driver-focused, premium-feeling cabin. It’s aimed at buyers who want engaging handling and athletic looks without giving up everyday usability and modern connectivity.

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Reviews CUPRA Terramar

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David Burrell
21 Jan 2026, 22:24:34

Had a Terramar for nearly 12 months and it’s proven a great choice. Love the driving experience and that fact it’s less common than Tiguan/Q3 cousins. V2 spec gives you so much kit you don’t need any extras.

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Rafał
13 Jan 2026, 21:59:07

A better-equipped version of a car that's technically very similar to the Q3, offered at a more attractive price.

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5 (2 Reviews)
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oriol
27 Feb 2026, 15:33:27

range that I can always charge to 100% — unlike other brands that told me it was recommended to stop at 80%, which consequently cut my real range from 600 to 480 by not being able to charge to 100%. I think that's something people should know.

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CUPRA Terramar
BYD Sealion 7

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,400 - 50,600 £
Price
42,800 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
456 - 502 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
36 - 191 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,638 - 1,904 kg
Curb weight
2,225 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,869 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
512 - 542 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
313 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
380 - 690 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
230 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
BYD
Is the CUPRA Terramar offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Terramar is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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