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
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