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Polestar 2 vs BYD Seal U comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 324 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or BYD Seal U?

Polestar 2 vs BYD Seal U: Key differences

Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD Seal U is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 2. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 159 km more than the BYD Seal U.

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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 Polestar 2 offers markedly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 152 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is somewhat faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers noticeably more torque with 740 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 190 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 U is marginally lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers markedly more boot space – 552 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD Seal U offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,440 L, about 345 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 2 carries marginally more – 421 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is far ahead 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Polestar 2

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Reviews Polestar 2

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BYD Seal U

The BYD Seal U pairs a sleek fastback silhouette with a surprisingly roomy, tech-rich cabin, giving electric chic without the showroom pretension. It's a smart pick for buyers after confident handling, sensible practicality and standout value — all wrapped up with a cheeky grin when you put your foot down.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 71 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,785 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
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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