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VW ID.5 vs BYD Seal comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 40,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or BYD Seal?

VW ID.5 vs BYD Seal: Key differences

VW ID.5

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space

BYD Seal

  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

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

ID.5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.5 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,446 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.7 kWh/100km for the VW ID.5. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal offers marginally more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 11 km more than the VW ID.5.

Seal

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 BYD Seal offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 190 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 VW ID.5 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers barely more torque with 679 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm more.

ID.5

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 is very slightly lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 1,963 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.5 offers markedly more boot space – 549 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries a bit more – 549 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal holds a decisive overall lead 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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BYD Seal

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
549 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Length
4,800 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
517 - 549 kg
Payload
446 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
BYD
Is the VW ID.5 offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID.5 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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