Global EV Comparison: Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh vs BYD Seal U Comfort
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) has a starting price of €46750, compared to the BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...), which starts at €41990.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh | BYD Seal U Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €46750 | €41990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €42980 | €36990 |
| GCC Score | 6.7 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
The Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...).
| Property | Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh | BYD Seal U Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 523 km | 420 km |
| Range (GCC) | 449 km | 357 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 77 kWh | 73 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 73 kWh | 71.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km | 20.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.15 km/kWh | 4.97 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.9 | 5.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 160 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 | Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh | BYD Seal U Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 160 kW | 115 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 5.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Although the BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) has more power, the Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Opel Grandland Electric 73 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 | 9 s | 9.3 s |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
The BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) stretches out longer, while the Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…) compensates with a wider stance. As for height, they’re nearly identical, so headroom should be comparable.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh | BYD Seal U Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4650 mm | 4785 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2108 mm | 2085 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1934 mm | 1890 mm |
| Height | 1661 mm | 1668 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2795 mm | 2765 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The BYD Seal U Comfort (2024-...) features a larger trunk, but the Opel Grandland Electric 73 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-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh (2024-…).
| Property | Opel Grandland Electric 73 kWh | BYD Seal U Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2132 kg | 2020 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 550 l | 552 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1645 l | 1440 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 1300 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.2 | 7.2 |