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GWM WEY 05 vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or BYD Seal 6?

GWM WEY 05 vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

BYD Seal 6

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

WEY 05

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Seal 6 is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,494 £.

As for electric range, the GWM WEY 05 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 158 km, about 57 km more than the BYD Seal 6.

Seal 6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the GWM WEY 05 offers considerably more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

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 6 is considerably lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal 6 carries a bit more – 435 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 05 is clearly superior 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.

from £51,300
WEY 05

GWM WEY 05

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 476 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 158 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
847 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
GWM
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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