USA EV Comparison: BYD Seal U Design vs Peugeot e-408 58 kWh

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BYD Seal U Design Peugeot e-408 58 kWh
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China France
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6.3 6

Range and Efficiency

While the BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…).

Property BYD Seal U Design Peugeot e-408 58 kWh
Range (WLTP) 311 mi 281 mi
Range (GCC) 264 mi 239 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 89 kWh 58.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 87 kWh 62 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 33 kWh/100 mi 25.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.03 mi/kWh 3.85 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.3 7.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 140 kW, while the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) maxes out at 120 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property BYD Seal U Design Peugeot e-408 58 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 140 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.5 5.6

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) has more power, the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property BYD Seal U Design Peugeot e-408 58 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 160 kW 157 kW
Motor Power (hp) 215 hp 211 hp
Motor Torque 243 lb-ft 254 lb-ft
0-60 mph 9.2 s 6.9 s
Top Speed 109 mph 100 mph
Performance Score 3.4 3.6

Dimensions

The BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property BYD Seal U Design Peugeot e-408 58 kWh
Length 188.4 in 184.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 82.1 in 81.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 74.4 in 73.2 in
Height 65.7 in 58.2 in
Wheelbase 108.9 in 109.7 in

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) features a larger trunk, but the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) has a towing capacity of up to 2866 lb, whereas the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property BYD Seal U Design Peugeot e-408 58 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4733 lb 3977 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 19.5 ft3 16.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 50.9 ft3 54.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2866 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7.2 5.8
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