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BYD Seal vs Volvo XC40

In 2025 when choosing among the BYD Seal and Volvo XC40, assess the models based on Price, Size, Range, Battery Capacity, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours. BYD Seal Price starts at Rs. 41 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Dynamic and Volvo XC40 Price starts at Rs. 41.25 Lakhs (last recorded price) for T4 R-Design. Seal gets a battery pack of up to 61.44 kWh. XC40: 1969 cc engine, 14.4 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
Seal vs XC40 Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Seal Xc40
BrandBYDVolvo
Price₹ 41 Lakhs₹ 41.25 Lakhs
Range510-650 km/charge-
Mileage-14.4 kmpl
Battery Capacity61.44 kWh-
Engine Capacity-1969 cc
TransmissionAutomatic Automatic
Charging Time26 minutes(150 kW DC charger)-

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Seal
BYD Seal
Dynamic
₹41.00 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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XC40
Volvo XC40
T4 R-Design
₹41.25 Lakhs*
*Last Recorded Price
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Specification
Others
Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving ModeIdle Start/Stop
Battery Capacity
61.44 kWh-
Electric Motor
Permanent magnet synchronous-
Driving Range
510 km782
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
7.5 seconds8.4
Transmission
AutomaticAutomatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Drivetrain
RWDFWD
Max Motor Performance
201 bhp, 310 Nm-
Charging Time
26 minutes(150 kW DC charger)-
Fuel Type
Electric-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 metres5.7
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated DiscDisc
Spare Wheel
SteelAlloy
Front Tyres
225 / 50 R18235 / 55 R18
Wheels
Alloy WheelsAlloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)Power assisted (Electric)
Front Brake Type
Ventilated DiscDisc
Rear Suspension
Multi-LinkIndependent
Front Suspension
Double WishboneIndependent
Rear Tyres
225 / 50 R18235 / 55 R18
Bootspace
400 litres432
No of Seating Rows
2 Rows2
Seating Capacity
5 Person5
Doors
5 Doors5
Ground Clearance
145 mm211
Length
4800 mm4425
Wheelbase
2920 mm2702
Height
1460 mm1652
Kerb Weight
1922 kg-
Width
1875 mm1863
Features
Cabin-Boot Access
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & RearFront & Rear
Parking Assist
Reverse CameraReverse Camera
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-DriverDriver & Co-Driver
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal OnlyElectronic - Internal Only
Cruise Control
AdaptiveYes
Front AC
Two Zones, Common Fan Speed ControlTwo Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC
Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front ArmrestVents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heads Up Display (HUD)
YesYes
Engine immobilizer
YesYes
Child Safety Lock
YesYes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
YesYes
Central Locking
KeylessRemote
Panaromic Sunroof
Yes-
Roof Mounted Antenna
YesYes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic SunroofPanoramic Sunroof
Power Windows
Front & RearFront & Rear
Adjustable ORVM
Electrically Adjustable & RetractableElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
One Touch -Down
AllAll
Rain-sensing Wipers
YesYes
One Touch - Up
AllAll
Driver Armrest Storage
YesYes
Cup Holders
Front & RearFront & Rear
Third Row Cup Holders
No-
Headlights
LEDLED
Daytime Running Lights
LEDLED
Tail Lights
LEDLED
Fog Lights
HalogenLED
Follow me home headlamps
YesYes
Lights on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-DriverDriver & Co-Driver
Automatic Head Lamps
YesYes
Steering mounted controls
YesYes
Wireless Charger
YesYes
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
iPod Compatibility
YesYes
Speakers
126+
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio StreamingPhone & Audio Streaming
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
YesYes
AM/FM Radio
YesYes
Head Unit Size
Not ApplicableNot Available
DVD Playback
No-
USB Compatibility
YesYes
GPS Navigation System
YesYes
Voice Command
YesYes
Aux Compatibility
YesYes
Display
Touch-screen DisplayTouch-screen Display
Airbags
8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, 2 Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
High-beam Assist
YesYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
YesYes
Child Seat Anchor Points
YesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
YesYes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes-
Blind Spot Detection
YesYes
Rear Cross-Traffic Assist
YesYes
Lane Departure Prevention
YesYes
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
YesYes
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
YesYes
Puncture Repair Kit
YesYes
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Differential Lock
Electronic-
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
YesNo
Hill Hold Control
YesYes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
YesYes
Hill Descent Control
YesYes
Ride Height Adjustment
YesNo
Four-Wheel-Drive
NoNo
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
YesYes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split60:40 split
Ventilated Seats
Front onlyNo
Interior Colours
Black / Tahiti Blue-
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
YesYes
Rear Passenger Seats Type
BenchBench
Folding Rear Seat
FullFull
Head-rests
Front & RearFront & Rear
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated and cooledNo
Front Seatback Pockets
YesYes
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest
YesYes
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹42,92,726₹47,41,799
Ex-Showroom Price
₹41,00,000₹41,25,000
RTO
₹29,000₹4,18,830
Insurance
₹1,63,226₹1,97,469
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹500₹500
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹92,267₹1,01,919
Expert Rating
Pros and Cons
Pros
Solid electric performancePacked with cabin featuresSporty sedan looks
Cons
Low ground clearance Lacks physical buttons on the dashboard

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