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Toyota Prius vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or BYD Seal 6?

Toyota Prius vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • barely more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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BYD Seal 6

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  • marginally cheaper
  • somewhat more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Prius

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 6 is marginally cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,572 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal 6 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 15 km more than the Toyota Prius.

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 Toyota Prius offers barely more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Prius

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, Toyota Prius is barely lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal 6 carries somewhat more – 435 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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.

from £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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BYD Seal 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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