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Volvo EC40 vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or BYD Seal 6?

Volvo EC40 vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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BYD Seal 6

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Seal 6 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,686 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal 6 is significantly more efficient: consuming 7.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 8.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 484 km more than the BYD Seal 6.

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 Volvo EC40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal 6 is markedly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 435 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Reviews Volvo EC40

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Reviews BYD Seal 6

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Thierry
3 Jun 2026, 18:35:15

Great car! Comfortable, nice interior space, classy materials, and the wagon’s loading capacity is a major asset.
Combo AC/DC charging socket — in other words, Home/Highway — all-electric range over 100 km.
IT HAS EVERYTHING TO PLEASE!!! AND ABOVE ALL THE PRICE!!!

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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:14:32

For the current price (€36,000) the car is an absolute steal!
Unfortunately cars with different equipment levels are being compared here, which is absolutely not acceptable!
The Seal6 comes with every possible extra, for which on the Passat you'd easily have to pay an additional €12,000.

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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:08:30

A smart estate, plenty of space for everyday use and extremely economical if you can charge at home now and then. The electronic assist systems are pretty annoying, but can be deactivated before setting off. It needs some software adjustments.

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BYD Seal 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
BYD
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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