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Volvo S60 vs BYD Seal comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 40,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or BYD Seal?

Volvo S60 vs BYD Seal: Key differences

Volvo S60

  • moderately lighter
  • barely more trunk space

BYD Seal

  • very slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

S60

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 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,237 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 476 km more than the Volvo S60.

Seal

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 offers a bit more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers marginally more torque with 709 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 39 Nm more.

S60

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, Volvo S60 is moderately lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 192 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers barely more boot space – 427 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries very slightly more – 475 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal 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.

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Seal

BYD Seal

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
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The Volvo S60 wears Scandinavian understatement like a tailored suit, pairing a serene cabin with composed handling that makes the daily commute feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers after executive looks, rock‑solid safety and practical versatility — with a dash of discreet luxury — it's a persuasive pick that doesn't need to shout for attention.

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Volvo S60
BYD Seal

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
4,800 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
446 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
BYD
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S60 have?

The Volvo S60 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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