BMW iX1 vs BYD Seal U
The BMW iX1 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
BMW iX1 eDrive20 (ab 03/26)
1 of 10 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · bmw.de
66/100#123 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
Comfort
1 of 2 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · byd.com
38/100#215 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iX1BMW iX1BYD Seal UBYD Seal U
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row13 min faster· 31%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+15 kW· 13%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.3 cu ft· 15%
- Power
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX1 | BYD Seal U |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | no data | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW iX1 eDrive20 Sport | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX1 if
Pick the BYD Seal U if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iX1BYD Seal U
Range
7957Charging
4110Performance
3829Practicality
7162
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- BMW iX1
- 319 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- BYD Seal U
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
BMW iX1iX1
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW iX1
- BMW iX1
- BYD Seal U
- 42 min
- Ahead by
- 13 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW iX1
- BMW iX1
- BYD Seal U
- 115 kW
- Ahead by
- 15 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX1
- 8.6 sversion not named
- BYD Seal U
- 9.3 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX1 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 24 sources
Every source link (46)
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