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Volvo EX40 vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX40 or BYD Seal 6?

Volvo EX40 vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

Volvo EX40

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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BYD Seal 6

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EX40

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 EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,400 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal 6 is clearly more efficient: consuming 7.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 8.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 475 km more than the BYD Seal 6.

Seal 6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX40 offers significantly 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 EX40 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

EX40

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 6 is somewhat lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX40 carries very slightly more – 480 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 is decisively 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 £45,200
EX40

Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 477 - 576 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,200 - 58,200 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 480 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
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
-
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
What drivetrain options does the Volvo EX40 have?

The Volvo EX40 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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