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Polestar 2 vs BYD Seal comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 40,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or BYD Seal?

Polestar 2 vs BYD Seal: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • barely more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space

BYD Seal

  • very slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Seal is very slightly cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is barely more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Seal. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 89 km more than the BYD Seal.

Seal

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal offers a bit more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is a bit faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the BYD Seal tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers marginally more torque with 740 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal is barely lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers very slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal carries somewhat more – 473 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal has only a minor advantage 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,800 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
446 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
BYD
Is the Polestar 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Polestar 2 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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