Global EV Comparison: BYD Seal U Comfort vs Peugeot e-408 58 kWh

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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 Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…), which starts at €44600.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BYD Seal U Comfort 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
Price Europe (New) €41990 €44600
Price Europe (Used) €36990 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 6 6

Range and Efficiency

Even though the BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) has a larger battery, the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property BYD Seal U Comfort Peugeot e-408 58 kWh
Range (WLTP) 420 km 453 km
Range (GCC) 357 km 385 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 73 kWh 58.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 71.8 kWh 62 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.1 kWh/100 km 16.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.97 km/kWh 6.21 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.6 7.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 120 kW, while the BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) maxes out at 115 kW.

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

Property BYD Seal U Comfort Peugeot e-408 58 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 115 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.9 5.6

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) has more power, the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property BYD Seal U Comfort 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 310 Nm 345 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.3 s 7.2 s
Top Speed 175 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3.4 3.6

Dimensions

The BYD Seal U Comfort (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 Comfort Peugeot e-408 58 kWh
Length 4785 mm 4687 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2085 mm 2062 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1890 mm 1859 mm
Height 1668 mm 1478 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm 2787 mm

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Seal U Comfort (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 Comfort (2024-...) has a towing capacity of up to 1300 kg, whereas the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property BYD Seal U Comfort Peugeot e-408 58 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2020 kg 1804 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 552 l 471 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1440 l 1545 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1300 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7.2 5.8
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