BYD Seal
BYD Seal
RWD Premium
RM 171,800
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
Volkswagen Golf GTI
2.0TSI
RM 255,990
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BYD Seal vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison

Overview: Seal vs Golf GTI

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Dual Clutch
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 308 hp 261 hp
Engine Displacement - 1998 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.14/5
7 reviews
4.29/5
17 reviews
User Review Comparison
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From The Experts

Things we like

New-age design inside-out

Engaging performance

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Powerful engine

Handling and travelling comfort finely balanced

Flexible interior

 

 

 

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Things we don't like

Lifeless steering at higher speeds

Expensive to buy

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Infotainment unit not user-friendly

Styling isn’t the best in class

Abundant use of hard plastics

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 400 L --
Kerb Weight 2055 kg --
Length 4800 mm 4289 mm
Width 1875 mm 1789 mm
Height 1460 mm 1437 mm
Wheel Base 2920 mm 2627 mm
Turning Radius 5.7 m --
No Of Doors 4 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 50 L
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Engine Details

Battery Type Blade Battery --
Battery Capacity 82.5 kWh --
AC Charging (0-100%) In 9.5 Hours --
DC Charging (10-80%) In 37 Mins --
Emission 0 g/km --
Battery Warranty 8 Years or 160000 km --
Engine -- 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Power 308 hp 261 hp
Torque 360 Nm 370 Nm
Acceleration 5.9 s 5.9 s
Driving Range 650 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1998 cc
RPM At Max Torque -- 1600-4500 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Adjustable
Steering Type Power Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Front Suspension Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Dual Clutch
Gear Box Single Speed 7-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 19 Inch 18 Inch
Tyre Size 235/45 R19 225/40 R18
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R19 R18
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Safety

Advance Safety Feature Lane Keep Assist, Predictive Collision Warning Lane Keep Assist, Predictive Collision Warning Lane Assist Lane Assist
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear Yes --
Knee Airbags Yes --
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Blind Spot monitor Yes --
Lane Departure Warning System Yes --
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Vehicle Stability Control System -- Yes
Traction Control -- Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts -- Yes
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Dual Zone Dual Zone Yes
Air Quality Control Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats Yes --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes --
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No
Trunk Light -- Yes
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- Yes
Memory Seats -- Yes
Head-Up Display -- Yes
Wireless Charger -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 15.6 Inch 15.6 Inch 12.9 Inch 12.9 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
Audio System Dynaudio Dynaudio Harman Kardon Harman Kardon
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 12 12 8 8
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch --
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Seat Lumbar Support Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Front Yes --
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Heated Seats - Rear -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Window Wiper No Yes
Rear Window Washer No --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Sun Roof Panoramic Panoramic --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Rain Sensing Wiper -- Yes
Rear Window Defogger -- Yes
Fog Lights Rear -- Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes
Ambient Light -- Yes

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BYD Seal vs Volkswagen Golf GTI FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Seal vs Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Seal is priced at RM 171,800 and Golf GTI is priced at RM 255,990. Hence Seal is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Seal vs Volkswagen Golf GTI?

The BYD Seal has power of 308 hp with 360 Nm torque and Volkswagen Golf GTI has power of 261 hp with 370 Nm torque. Thus making Seal the more powerful as compared to Golf GTI.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Seal vs Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Seal safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Side Airbag-Rear, Knee Airbags, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Golf GTI safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Electric Parking Brake and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The BYD Seal has higher number of sefety features than Golf GTI, hence BYD Seal is more safer than Volkswagen Golf GTI.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Seal vs Golf GTI?

Seal comfort features: Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp and Vanity Mirror

Golf GTI comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Memory Seats, Head-Up Display and Wireless Charger

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has higher number of comfort features than Seal, hence Volkswagen Golf GTI is more comfortable than BYD Seal.

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What is Seal vs Golf GTI dimension size comparison?

The Seal dimension are 4800 mm length, 1875 mm width, 1460 mm height while the Golf GTI Dimensions are 4289 mm length, 1789 mm width, 1437 mm height. Hence, the Seal is more longer, Seal is more wider and Seal is more higher.

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