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Volvo EC40 vs BYD Seal U comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 324 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or BYD Seal U?

Volvo EC40 vs BYD Seal U: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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 U is noticeably cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,257 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 4.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 85 km more than the BYD Seal U.

Seal U

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 324 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers a bit more torque with 670 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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 U is barely lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers noticeably more boot space – 552 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries barely more – 435 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is narrowly ahead 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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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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BYD Seal U

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Volvo EC40
BYD Seal U

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
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
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 71 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3

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