Xiaomi SU7 vs BYD Seal: Specifications Compared

Modified On Jul 17, 2024 02:07 PM By Shreyash for BYD Seal

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Although both electric sedan get three battery pack options, it’s the Xiaomi SU7 that has an advantage in terms of performance and claimed range

The Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan was recently showcased in India, however the launch hasn’t been confirmed yet. The SU7 is the first ever EV from the smartphone company and it is already on sale in China. The SU7, due to its body style, can be regarded as a premium alternative to the BYD Seal in India. Let’s see how these electric sedans fare against each other in terms of specifications and features.

Dimensions

Model	Xiaomi SU7	BYD Seal
Length	4997 mm	4800 mm
Width	1963 mm	1875 mm
Height	1455 mm	1460 mm
Wheelbase	3000 mm	2920 mm
Boot Space	Up to 517 litres	400 litres
Front trunk space	105 litres	53 litres

Though the SU7 is 197 mm longer and 88 mm wider than the Seal, the latter is still 5 mm taller than Xiaomi’s electric sedan.
The SU7 also has a longer wheelbase compared to the Seal by mm, which means that it likely has more space on offer inside the cabin.
Compared to the Seal, the SU7 also offers more cargo space and front trunk volume.

Powertrains

Specifications	Xiaomi SU7			BYD Seal
Battery Pack	73.6 kWh	94.3 kWh	101 kWh	61.44 kWh	82.56 kWh	82.56 kWh
Drive Type	RWD (single motor)	RWD (single motor)	AWD (dual motor)	RWD (single motor)	RWD (single motor)	AWD (dual motor)
Power	299 PS	299 PS	673 PS	204 PS	313 PS	530 PS
Torque	400 Nm	400 Nm	838 Nm	310 Nm	360 Nm	670 Nm
Claimed Range	700 km (CLTC)	830 km (CLTC)	800 km (CLTC)	510 km (NEDC)	650 km (NEDC)	580 km (NEDC)

CLTC: China Light Duty Vehicle Test Cycle

NEDC: New European Driving Cycle

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Both SU7 and Seal come with three battery pack options, with SU7 getting larger battery packs.
The all-wheel-drive variant of the SU7 not only offers more power and torque than the Seal, but it also offers a higher claimed range.
Even the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) long range variant of the SU7 gets 180 km extra range than that of the Seal.

Feature Highlights

Model	Xiaomi SU7	BYD Seal
Exterior	Adaptive Matrix auto-LED automatic headlights with LED DRLs LED tail lights 21-inch alloy wheels	Auto-LED automatic headlights with LED DRLs LED tail lights Sequential rear turn indicators Flush-type door handles 19-inch alloy wheels
Interior	Leatherette seat upholstery Leatherette wrapped steering wheel Active side support for front seats	Leather seat upholstery Leather wrapped steering wheel
Comfort & Convenience	Automatic AC Ventilated & heated front seats Heated rear seats Built-in refrigerator Panoramic glass roof Wireless phone charging V2L (vehicle-to-load) function V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle) Front seats with memory function Memory function for ORVMs 12-way powered driver’s seat 6-way powered co-driver’s seat Dash Cam	Dual-zone climate control with rear AC vents Ventilated & heated front seats Panoramic glass roof 2 wireless phone chargers Heated ORVMs Mood lighting V2L (vehicle-to-load) function Air purifier 8-way powered driver’s seat 6-way powered co-driver’s seat 4-way powered lumbar adjustment driver’s seat Driver’s seat with memory function Memory function for ORVMs
Infotainment	16.1-inch touchscreen Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 25-speaker sound system 7-inch digital driver’s display 56-inch Heads up display	15.6-inch rotational touchscreen infotainment Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system 10.25-inch digital driver’s display Heads-up display
Safety	7 airbags 360-degree camera Front & rear parking sensors Electronic parking brake with auto hold ADAS	9 airbags 360-degree camera Front & rear parking sensors Rear defogger Rain-sensing wipers Electronic parking brake with auto hold Hill hold assist Electronic stability control Traction control ISOFIX child seat anchorage ADAS

Both electric sedans here offer a comprehensive list of features. But when it comes to feature specifications, the SU7 is ahead of the Seal.
The SU7 gets a larger 16.1-inch touchscreen, a 25-speaker sound system, and a 56-inch heads up display, over the BYD Seal. The Seal however gets a larger 10.25-inch digital driver’s display whereas the SU7 comes with a 7-inch cluster.

BYD Seal interior

The SU7 also gets amenities like a built-in refrigerator, V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle), and Active side support for front seats all of which are absent in the Seal.
The Seal however leads ahead in terms of safety. It gets 9 airbags whereas the SU7 gets 7 airbags. Both electric sedans here get a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) tech.

Price Range

Xiaomi SU7	BYD Seal
Rs 50 lakh (expected)	Rs 41 to Rs 53 lakh

Prices are ex-showroom

The India launch of the SU7 hasn’t been confirmed yet, but if it happens it could have a starting price of Rs 50 lakh.

Final Takeaway

The Xiaomi SU7 is not only a bigger car than the Seal, but it also offers more range and performance. In terms of features as well, the SU7 gets a larger infotainment screen and heads up display than the Seal. The BYD sedan however gets a few extra safety features including 2 airbags.

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