BYD Seal I or Tesla Model 3?

2023–present vs 2019–present · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Seal I 4,800 mm, Model 3 4,694 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: Seal I 400 l, Model 3 425 l.
Power: Seal I 150–390 kW, Model 3 175–340 kW.
Standard equipment: Seal I 34 items (Dynamic), Model 3 34 items (Standard Range).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BYD Seal I2023–present · 3 engines · Dynamic, Design, ExcellenceSpecifications →Listings →

Tesla Model 32019–present · 4 engines · Standard Range, Long Range, PerformanceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BYD Seal I2023–presentno listings	Tesla Model 32019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,800 mm	Length4,694 mm
Width	Width1,875 mm	Width1,849 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm	Height1,443 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,920 mm	Wheelbase2,875 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l	Trunk volume425 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,922 kg–2,185 kg	Curb weight1,645 kg–1,861 kg
Engines
Production years	Production years2023–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines4
Power	Power150–390 kW (204–530 hp)	Power175–340 kW (238–462 hp)
Fuel	FuelElectric	FuelElectric
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · 82.5 kWh AWD	Best 0–100 km/h3.3 s · Performance
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed261 km/h
Trim levelsDynamic · Standard Range
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Dynamic	Items in the base trim34 · Standard Range
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Dynamic	Items in the top trim34 · Standard Range
Equipment · Comfort11 · 12
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 6
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Panoramic Roof	Panoramic Roof✓	Panoramic Roof—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia7 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Voice Control	Voice Control—	Voice Control✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist—
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Exterior1 · 0
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BYD Seal I or Tesla Model 3?

Length: BYD Seal I 4,800 mm, Tesla Model 3 4,694 mm (a 106 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,920 vs 2,875 mm. Boot: 400 vs 425 l.

Which is more powerful — BYD Seal I or Tesla Model 3?

The strongest BYD Seal I makes 390 kW (530 hp) (82.5 kWh AWD); the strongest Tesla Model 3 340 kW (462 hp) (Performance).

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