BYD Seal vs Volvo C40 Recharge

Should you buy BYD Seal or Volvo C40 Recharge? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. BYD Seal price starts at Rs 41 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Volvo C40 Recharge price starts at Rs 62.95 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

Seal Vs C40 Recharge

Key Highlights	BYD Seal	Volvo C40 Recharge
On Road Price	Rs.55,76,487^*	Rs.66,18,725^*
Range (km)	580	530
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	82.56	78
Charging Time	-	27Min (150 kW DC)

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BYD Seal
Rs53 Lakh^*
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Volvo C40 Recharge
Rs62.95 Lakh^*
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BYD Seal
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53 Lakh^*
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Volvo C40 Recharge
E80
62.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Performance	E80
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.55,76,487^*	Rs.66,18,725^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,06,135/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,25,977/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,23,487	Rs.2,60,775
User Rating	4.4 Based on 38 Reviews	4.8 Based on 4 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 1.42/km	₹ 1.47/km

Basic Information

Performance

E80

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.55,76,487^*

Rs.66,18,725^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,06,135/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,25,977/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,23,487

Rs.2,60,775

User Rating

4.4

Based on 38 Reviews

4.8

Based on 4 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.42/km

₹ 1.47/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Time	-	27Min (150 kW DC)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	82.56	78
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous motor	-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	523bhp	402.30bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	670Nm	660Nm
Range (km)	580 km	530 km
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	8 Hours
Charging Time (D.C)	-	27Min (150 kW)
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	1-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	12-16 H (0-100%)	-
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	45 min (0-80%)	-
Charging Options	-	11 kW AC \| 150 kW DC
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

27Min (150 kW DC)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

82.56

Motor Type

Permanent magnet synchronous motor

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180
Drag Coefficient	0.219	-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

180

Drag Coefficient

0.219

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.7	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180
0-100kmph (Seconds)	3.8 s	4.7
Drag Coefficient	0.219	-
Tyre Size	235/45 R19	235/50 R19
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless, Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	19	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	19	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Turning Radius (Metres)

5.7

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4800	4440
Width (mm)	1875	1873
Height (mm)	1460	1591
Wheel Base (mm)	2920	2080
Front Tread (mm)	-	1641
Kerb Weight (kg)	2185	-
Grossweight (kg)	2631	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	400	413
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	-	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Parking Sensor (2 Zones), Rear Parking Sensor (4 Zones),Door mirror position memory,Driver seat 4-way lumbar power adjustment,Courtesy seating, Vice dashboard with dual cup holders, Front height-adjustable cup holder,Rear row central armrest (with dual cup holders),NFC card key,PM2.5 filtration system withhigh efficiency filter (CN95),Negative ion air purifier,Automatic dual-zone heat pump air-conditioning,Courtrsy seating	Clean zone (Air Purifier),Humidity Sensors,Fixed Panaromic Sun Roof,Automatically died inner and exterior mirror,Front tread plated metal recharge,Parking ticket holder,Waste bin in front of armrest,Glove box curry hook,Suede textile/Microtech Upholstery,Power adjustable driver seat with mamory,Power adjustable passenger seat,4 way power adjustable lumbar support,Mechanicle Cushion Extenshion Front seat,Mechanicle release fold 2nd row rear seat,Power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Luggage space in front,Foldable floor hatchs with grocery bag holder,Warning Triabgle,First aid kit,Connector EU type+ Quickcharge,Cord plug m type 2 Mode 2
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp	-
Additional Features	Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and seat, Driver seat 8-way power adjustable,Passenger seat 6-way power adjustable, Front sunvisor with vanity mirror & lighting, RGB dynamic mood lights with rhythm function,	Decore Topography back lit decore,Illuminated vanity mirror in sunvisor LH / RH side,Artificial leather steering wheel with unl deco inlay 3 spoke,sport,Gearlever knob,Interior illumination high level,Parking ticket holder,Glovebox curry hook,Tunnel console high gloss black ash tray lid,Charcoal roof colour interior,Interior Motion Sensor for alarm,Key remote control,Tempered glass side & rear windows,31.24 cms (12.3 inch) driver display,Carpet kit textile,Power Opreted tailgate
Digital Cluster	LCD instrumentation	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Aurora WhiteAtlantic GreyArctic BlueCosmos BlackSeal Colours	Onyx BlackFjord BlueSilver DawnCrystal WhiteVapour GreySage GreenFusion RedCloud Blue+3 MoreC40 Recharge Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	No
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Silver-plated panoramic glass roof,Electronic hidden door handles,Rear windscreen mount antenna,Door mirror auto-tilt,Soundproof double glazed glass - windsheild and front door,frameless wipers,Metal door sill protectors,Sequential rear indicators,LED centre high mount stop light,	BEV grill colour coordinated convert mesh,High gloss black décor side window,,Handle side door body colour keyless and illumination,Black rear view mirror covers,Retractable rear view mirror,Pixle technology headlights,EBL flashing brake light and hazard warning,Foglight in front,Temporary Sparewheel,Jack,Warning Triabgle
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front
Antenna	rear Glasss mount antenna	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Automatic	Automatic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	235/45 R19	235/50 R19
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless, Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Aurora WhiteAtlantic GreyArctic BlueCosmos BlackSeal Colours

Onyx BlackFjord BlueSilver DawnCrystal WhiteVapour Grey+3 MoreC40 Recharge Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	9	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	All	Driver
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	Yes
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
E-Manual	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	Yes	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	15.6	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	-
Rear Entertainment System	-	Yes
Additional Features	2 Wireless phone charger,2V accessory socket,intelligent rotating touch screen display,DYNAUDIO speakers,Android Auto (wireless),Apple CarPlay(USB),	Harmon kardon premium sound system,Remote cuntrol button in steering wheel,22.86cms (9 inch) centre display with touch screen,2 USB Type-c connectors front,Digital service pack,Android based google assisted infotainment system,Volvo on call,with Telematic ca Module,Apple car play with wire,Speech funcion,Inductive charging for smartphone
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Savan, Spotyfy, Etc.
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BYD Seal
- Minimalist exterior styling looks sleek yet sporty, stands out from its peers
- Premium interiors with a simple dashboard design and generous use of soft touch materials
- Feature-rich package includes a rotating 15.6-inch infotainment system, 8-way powered driver seat with memory function, heated OVRMs and ADAS
- Top-spec Performance trim packs near supercar level acceleration with a 0-100kmph time of 3.8 seconds
- xcellent pricing for a fully imported luxury electric sedan
Volvo C40 Recharge
- Looks sporty yet distinctive
- Insanely quick and fun to drive thanks to 408PS dual motors
- Comfortable ride quality for our roads
- Has almost all the features one would expect
- ADAS works well despite illegible road markings

BYD Seal
- Low ground clearance
- Low profile tyres can get cut easily
- Rear seat comfort could be better for long distance journeys
- No physical buttons or knobs for AC control
- BYD’s limited dealer/service network.
Volvo C40 Recharge
- Space saver eats into the small 413-litre boot
- Small rear window means view is almost non existent

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BYD Seal and Volvo C40 Recharge?

A ) BYD Seal price starts at ₹ 41 Lakh & Volvo C40 Recharge price starts at ₹ 62.95 Lakh in New Delhi. BYD Seal is cheaper between these two cars.

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BYD Seal vs Volvo C40 Recharge

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