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Renault Austral vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or BYD Seal 6?

Renault Austral vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

BYD Seal 6

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more power

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

Austral

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.

Renault Austral is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the BYD Seal 6 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,934 £.

Seal 6

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 Seal 6 offers barely more power – delivering 212 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Austral is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Austral

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, Renault Austral is moderately lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries barely more – 477 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal 6 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 £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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 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
-
co2
109 - 145 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,533 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Renault
Brand
BYD
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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