BYD Seal U I or Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5)?

2023–present vs 2023–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Seal U I 4,785 mm, Santa Fe (MX5) 4,830 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Seal U I 552 l, Santa Fe (MX5) 725 l.
Lowest consumption: Seal U I 1.4 l/100 km, Santa Fe (MX5) 1.7 l/100 km.
Power: Seal U I 160–238 kW, Santa Fe (MX5) 143–207 kW.
Standard equipment: Seal U I 35 items (Comfort), Santa Fe (MX5) 42 items (Prime).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BYD Seal U I2023–present · 4 engines · Comfort, Boost, DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5)2023–present · 6 engines · Prime, Calligraphy, Signature, BlacklineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BYD Seal U I2023–presentno listings	Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5)2023–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,775 mm–4,785 mm	Length4,830 mm
Width	Width1,890 mm	Width1,900 mm
Height	Height1,668 mm–1,670 mm	Height1,720 mm–1,745 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,765 mm	Wheelbase2,815 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm	Ground clearance177 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume425 l–552 l	Trunk volume621 l–725 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,940 kg–2,205 kg	Curb weight1,795 kg–2,105 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank47 l–67 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2023–present	Production years2023–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines6
Power	Power160–238 kW (218–324 hp)	Power143–207 kW (194–281 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5
Fuel	FuelElectric, Plug-in hybrid	FuelHybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.4 l/100 km · 1.5 DM-i	Lowest consumption1.7 l/100 km · 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 4WD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 1.5 DM-i AWD	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.5 T-GDI DCT
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Prime
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Comfort	Items in the base trim42 · Prime
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Comfort	Items in the top trim46 · Calligraphy
Equipment · Comfort12 · 14
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✓
360° Camera	360° Camera✓	360° Camera—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
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✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate✓
Heated Steering Wheel	Heated Steering Wheel—	Heated Steering Wheel✓
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 · 4
Electric Driver's Seat	Electric Driver's Seat—	Electric Driver's Seat✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia7 · 5
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✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 11
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)✓
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor—	Blind Spot Monitor✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BYD Seal U I or Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5)?

Length: Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) 4,830 mm, BYD Seal U I 4,785 mm (a 45 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,815 vs 2,765 mm. Boot: 725 vs 552 l.

Which uses less fuel — BYD Seal U I or Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5)?

The most frugal BYD Seal U I uses 1.4 l/100 km (1.5 DM-i); the most frugal Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) 1.7 l/100 km (1.6 T-GDI PHEV 4WD).

Which is more powerful — BYD Seal U I or Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5)?

The strongest BYD Seal U I makes 238 kW (324 hp) (1.5 DM-i AWD); the strongest Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) 207 kW (281 hp) (2.5 T-GDI DCT).

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