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News & Top StoriesXiaomi SU7 vs. BYD Seal: A comparison of specifications
The Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan was recently unveiled in India, however, the launch is yet to be confirmed. The SU7 is the first EV from the smartphone maker and is already on sale in China. The SU7 can be considered a premium option for BYD Seal in India due to its body style. Let’s take a look at how these electric sedans perform 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 |
- Although the SU7 is 197mm longer and 88mm wider than the Seal, the latter is still 5mm shorter than Xiaomi’s electric sedan.
- The SU7 also has a mm longer wheelbase compared to the Seal, perhaps indicating more space in the cabin.
- Compared to the Seal, the SU7 offers more cargo capacity and forward 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) |
- Both the SU7 and Seal come with a choice of three battery packs, with the SU7 getting larger battery packs.
- The all-wheel-drive variant of the SU7 not only offers more power and torque than the Seal but also offers a much higher claim.
- Even the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) remote variant of the SU7 has a top speed of 180 km/h compared to the Seal.
Feature Highlights
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- Here, both electric sedans offer a complete list of features. But when it comes to feature specifications, the SU7 is ahead of the Seal.
- The SU7 gets a large 16.1-inch touchscreen, a 25-speaker sound system, and a 56-inch head-up display, on top of the BYD Seal. But the Seal gets a larger 10.25-inch digital driver display while the SU7 comes with a 7-inch cluster.
- The SU7 also offers features such as a built-in refrigerator, V2V (car-to-car), and Active side assist for the front seats which are all missing from the Seal
- However, the money is moving towards safety. It gets 9 airbags while the SU7 gets 7. It comes with a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) tech on both electric sedans.
Cost Range
| Xiaomi SU7 | BYD Seal |
| Rs 50 lakh (expected) | Rs 41 to Rs 53 lakh |
India’s launch of the SU7 is yet to be confirmed, but when it happens, it could have a starting price of Rs 50 lakh.
Last thought
The Xiaomi SU7 is not only a bigger car than the Seal but also offers more range and functionality. In terms of features, the SU7 also gets a larger infotainment screen than the Seal and a heads-up display. The BYD sedan however gets a few extra safety features including 2 airbags.