Global EV Comparison: BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD vs Cadillac Lyriq RWD
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) has a starting price of €47990, while the Cadillac Lyriq RWD (2022-…) is not sold in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD | Cadillac Lyriq RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €47990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| GCC Score | 6.7 | 7.1 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Cadillac Lyriq RWD (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...).
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD | Cadillac Lyriq RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 525 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 482 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 410 km | 499 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 82.5 kWh | 102 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20.1 kWh/100 km | 20.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.97 km/kWh | 4.89 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.3 | 7.3 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Cadillac Lyriq RWD (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 190 kW, while the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Cadillac Lyriq RWD (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD | Cadillac Lyriq RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 190 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
The Cadillac Lyriq RWD (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD | Cadillac Lyriq RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 230 kW | 255 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 308 hp | 342 hp |
| Motor Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 s | 5.9 s |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.8 | 4.9 |
Dimensions
The Cadillac Lyriq RWD (2022-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...).
The Cadillac Lyriq RWD (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD | Cadillac Lyriq RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4830 mm | 5005 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2207 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1925 mm | 1977 mm |
| Height | 1620 mm | 1623 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm | 3094 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Cadillac Lyriq RWD (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...), but the Cadillac Lyriq RWD (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
The Cadillac Lyriq RWD (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...).
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD | Cadillac Lyriq RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2225 kg | 2521 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 520 l | 793 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1789 l | 1722 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 58 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1587 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 7.8 |
