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VW Transporter Bus vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or BYD Seal 6?

VW Transporter Bus vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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BYD Seal 6

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  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD Seal 6 is a bit cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,630 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal 6 is substantially more efficient: consuming 7.8 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 14.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 223 km more than the BYD Seal 6.

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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 VW Transporter Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

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.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal 6 is moderately lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 708 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
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BYD Seal 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
VW
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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