BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal: price, range, features and specs compared

    Sealion 7 and Seal are closely related, but there are few key differences in features and specs.

    Published On Feb 22, 2025 08:00:00 AM

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    BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal

    The BYD Sealion 7 was recently launched with prices ranging between Rs 48.9 lakh and Rs 54.9 lakh (ex-showroom), joining a growing segment of premium EVs in India. It is closely related to the BYD Seal sedan, sharing a lot of the design aesthetics, interior features and even battery and powertrain options. But it is not just the body style that sets them apart; there are a few other specifics differentiating them as well. Read on to explore them in greater detail.

    BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal dimensions

    BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal dimensions
    Sealion 7SealDifference
    Length4830mm4800mm30mm
    Width1925mm1875mm50mm
    Height1620mm1460mm160mm
    Wheelbase2930mm2920mm10mm
    Ground Clearance170mm145mm25mm
    Kerb weight2225kg-2340kg1922kg-2185kg-
    Frunk storage58-litres50-litres8-litres
    Rear boot space500-litres400-litres100-litres
    Wheel size19-inch/20-inch18-inch/19-inch-

    Sealion 7 is larger in every metric

    As you can see in the table above, the Sealion 7 is larger than the Seal in every metric – it is 30mm longer, 50mm wider and even the wheelbase is longer by 10mm. The SUV body style obviously also lends it a higher ground clearance and overall height, and it also has more storage space. As for wheel sizes, the Seal gets 18-inch and 19-inch options, while the Sealion 7 gets 19-inch and 20-inch options.

    BYD Sealion front quarter
    BYD Seal front quarter
    BYD Sealion vs Seal front quarter

    Ocean design language common to both

    Dimensions aside, both the Sealion 7 and Seal share the same Ocean aesthetics design language. Both get similar looking headlamps with a protruding LED DRL, and connected LED tail-lamps at the rear, although they are shaped differently. The Seal additionally gets some LED lighting elements on the bumper, while the Sealion 7 gets an X-design motif for the fascia.

    In terms of colour options, the Atlantis Grey, Aurora White and Cosmos Black are common to both. However, the Sealion 7 gets a unique Shark Grey exterior colour while the Seal has an Arctic Blue exterior colour.  

    BYD Sealion 7 side profile
    BYD Seal side profile
    BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal side profile

    BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal interior and features

    On the inside, the Sealion 7 and Seal have quite different looking dashboards. The former has an integrated digital instrument cluster on a flat dashboard panel, while the latter gets floating digital dials with a more layered dashboard design. The steering wheel and centre console layout are also quite different, with the Seal having a more flamboyant design.

    BYD Sealion interior
    BYD Seal interior
    BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal interior

    Sealion 7 is higher on safety features

    What’s common is BYD’s signature 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system, as is most of the equipment list. Both cars get a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, powered driver and front passenger seat with ventilation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, heads-up display, wireless phone charger, 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system, ambient lighting, 360-degree camera and an ADAS suite. The Sealion 7, however, goes a step up on the safety aspect with 11 airbags as opposed to the Seal’s 9.

    BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal battery, range and variants

    BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal specifications
    Sealion 7Seal
    Battery Pack82.56kWh61.44kWh, 82.56kWh
    Power313hp/530hp204hp, 313hp/530hp
    Torque380Nm/690Nm310Nm , 360Nm/670Nm
    Drive layoutRWD/AWDRWD, RWD/AWD
    0-100kph6.7sec/4.5sec7.5sec, 5.9sec/3.8sec
    Claimed NEDC range567km/542km510km, 650km/580km

    Seal additionally gets a smaller battery

    There’s an important difference on the mechanical front, with the Seal getting a smaller 61.44kWh battery in the more accessible Dynamic variant. This version gets a single electric motor on the rear axle producing 204hp and 310Nm of torque, and has a claimed range of 510km.

    Seal has greater range and is quicker

    The larger 82.56kWh battery, however, is common to both. It’s offered in two states of tune, but the Sealion 7 has 20Nm more torque compared to the corresponding Seal variant. Being larger and heavier, the Sealion 7’s claimed range is also understandably lesser than the Seal. It is also slightly slower in the sprint from 0-100kph.

    BYD Sealion 7 rear quarter
    BYD Seal rear quarter
    BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal rear quarter

    BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal price

    BYD Sealion 7 vs Seal price (ex-showroom)
    VariantSealion 7Seal
    Dynamic-Rs 41 lakh
    PremiumRs 48.9 lakhRs 45.55 lakh
    PerformanceRs 54.9 lakhRs 53 lakh

    Owning to the smaller battery in the Dynamic variant, the BYD Seal has a much more affordable entry-point than the Sealion 7. At the top-end, however, the difference between the Sealion 7 and Seal is just Rs 1.90 lakh. For the premium, the Sealion 7 offers greater road presence, space and practicality, thanks to its SUV attributes, but is down on range and performance. Ultimately, the choice boils down to your usage – if you’re looking for a premium family EV, the Sealion 7 is the better choice, but if you’re looking for something sporty, the Seal has the better appeal.

    Also See:

    BYD Seal India review: Still want that luxury sedan?

    2025 BYD Sealion 7 review: Tech laden luxury electric SUV

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