Global EV Comparison: BYD Seal U Design vs Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric vs Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD
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General Info
| Property | BYD Seal U Design | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2021-2022 | 2021-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Belgium | Japan, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €44990 | - Price Europe (New) | €53490 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €41990 | €31590 | €39898 |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Seal U Design | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 489 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 500 km | 438 km | 536 km |
| Range (GCC) | 425 km | 373 km | 462 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 89 kWh | 69 kWh | 91 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 87 kWh | 67 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20.5 kWh/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km | 18.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.89 km/kWh | 5.57 km/kWh | 5.31 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.3 | 6.4 | 7.3 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Seal U Design | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 140 kW | 150 kW | 130 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Seal U Design | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | EESM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 160 kW | 170 kW | 178 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 215 hp | 228 hp | 239 hp |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | 330 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 s | 7.4 s | 7.6 s |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Seal U Design | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4785 mm | 4440 mm | 4595 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2085 mm | 2034 mm | 2172 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1890 mm | 1873 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height | 1668 mm | 1596 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2765 mm | 2702 mm | 2775 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Seal U Design | Volvo C40 Recharge (EC40) Pure Electric | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh FWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2147 kg | 1970 kg | 2121 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 552 l | 404 l | 466 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1440 l | 1205 l | 1350 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 31 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1300 kg | 1500 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.2 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
