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Hyundai i30 vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or BYD Seal 6?

Hyundai i30 vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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BYD Seal 6

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the BYD Seal 6 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,291 £.

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 BYD Seal 6 offers markedly more power – delivering 212 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal 6 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

i30

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, Hyundai i30 is markedly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries moderately more – 485 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal 6 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,800
Seal 6

BYD Seal 6

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 212 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 54 - 101 km
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BYD Seal 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
BYD
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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