Xiaomi SU7 vs. BYD Seal: A comparison of specifications

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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

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-drivers 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-drivers 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	A 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

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.