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

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) has a starting price of €44600, compared to the BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...), which starts at €41990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Peugeot e-408 58 kWh BYD Seal U Comfort
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture France China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €44600 €41990
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €36990
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 Peugeot e-408 58 kWh BYD Seal U Comfort
Range (WLTP) 453 km 420 km
Range (GCC) 385 km 357 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 58.2 kWh 73 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 62 kWh 71.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.1 kWh/100 km 20.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.21 km/kWh 4.97 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 5.6

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

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 Peugeot e-408 58 kWh BYD Seal U Comfort
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 157 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 211 hp 215 hp
Motor Torque 345 Nm 310 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.2 s 9.3 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 175 km/h
Performance Score 3.6 3.4

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 Peugeot e-408 58 kWh BYD Seal U Comfort
Length 4687 mm 4785 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2062 mm 2085 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1859 mm 1890 mm
Height 1478 mm 1668 mm
Wheelbase 2787 mm 2765 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 Peugeot e-408 58 kWh BYD Seal U Comfort
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1804 kg 2020 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 471 l 552 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1545 l 1440 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1300 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.8 7.2
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