BYD Seal U Comfort vs Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) has a starting price of €41990, compared to the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…), which starts at €53490.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BYD Seal U Comfort | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2021-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Japan, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available in the USA | No | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €41990 | €53490 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €39898 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD (2021-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...).
| Property | BYD Seal U Comfort | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 489 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 420 km | 536 km |
| Range (GCC) | 357 km | 462 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 73 kWh | 91 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 71.8 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20.1 kWh/100 km | 18.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.97 km/kWh | 5.31 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.6 | 7.5 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Seal U Comfort | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 115 kW | 130 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.9 | 6.5 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Seal U Comfort | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | 1 motor: PMSM | 1 motor: EESM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 160 kW | 178 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 215 hp | 239 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.3 s | 7.6 s |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.4 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Seal U Comfort | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4785 mm | 4595 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2085 mm | 2172 mm |
| Height | 1668 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2765 mm | 2775 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Seal U Comfort | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2020 kg | 2121 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 552 l | 466 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1440 l | 1350 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1300 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.3 | 6.8 |
