BYD Seal U vs Volkswagen ID. Polo
The Volkswagen ID. Polo leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
Comfort
1 of 2 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · byd.com
38/100#215 of 281 · Everyday
Hatchback
ID. Polo Trend
Germany · checked Oct 23, 2026 · volkswagen.de
38/100#216 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD Seal UBYD Seal UID. PoloVolkswagen ID. Polo
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row19 min faster· 45%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+27 kW· 31%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.6 cu ft· 4%
- Power- best on this row+75 kW· 88%
- Top speed- best on this row+10 mph· 9%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal U | Volkswagen ID. Polo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| 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 BYD Seal U if
Pick the Volkswagen ID. Polo if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal UVolkswagen ID. Polo
Range
5734Charging
1028Performance
2911Practicality
6265
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- BYD Seal U
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- WLTP
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID. PoloID. Polo
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- BYD Seal U
- 42 min
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 19 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BYD Seal U
- BYD Seal U
- 115 kW
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 27 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Seal U
- 9.3 scontested: sources disagree
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
Where next
- Volkswagen ID. PoloFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BYD Seal U vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 13 sources
Every source link (25)
- https://www.byd.com/eu/electric-cars/seal-u.html
- https://www.byd.com/material/byd-site/pl/campaign/1502/Seal%20U-0226-BPS-PL-V1.pdf
- https://www.byd.com/eu/car/seal-u
- https://www.byd.com/material/byd-site/eu/pdfs/seal-u/Seal%20U-0225-BPS-EN-V5.pdf
- https://www.byd.com/eu/hybrid-cars/seal-u-dm-i
- https://www.byd.com/es-es/news-list/nuevo-byd-seal-u-un-suv-familiar-100-electrico-practico-espacioso-comodo-y-respetuoso-con-el-medio-ambiente
- https://media.byd.com/byd-expands-european-portfolio-with-new-byd-seal-u-practical-spacious-comfortable-family-oriented-and-eco-conscious-electric-suv/?lang=eng
- https://www.byd.com/content/dam/byd-site/hr/pdfs/seal-u/BYD_SEAL_U-0524-BPS-EN-V4-web.pdf
- https://www.byd.com/content/dam/byd-site/hu/pdfs/seal-u/BYD_SEAL_U_Leaflet_300724.pdf
- https://www.byd.com/de/konfiguration/seal-u
- https://www.byd.com/material/byd-site/nl/pdfs/pricelist_jan_2026/ev/Prijslijst%20BYD%20SEAL%20U%20EV%20per%2001-01-2026.pdf
- https://www.gas-junky.at/2024/10/04/byd-seal-u-im-praxistest-the-right-seal-for-u/
- https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/byd/seal-u
- https://www.byd.lt/media/4rhlhtgq/seal-u.pdf
- https://www.parkers.co.uk/byd/seal-u/review/
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/byd/seal-u/1generation/329431/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BYD_Song_Plus
- https://citywestcountry.co.uk/byd-seal-u-dm-i-charging-guide/
- https://www.volkswagen.de/de/modelle/id-polo.html/__ui/technische-daten.app
- https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/affordable-entry-into-electric-mobility-the-all-new-id-polo-is-now-available-with-a-37-kwh-battery-20526
- https://www.volkswagen.de/de/modelle/id-polo.html
- https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/the-all-new-electric-id-polo-international-media-drive-20668/drive-system-versions-and-performance-data-20669
- https://www.volkswagen.ie/en/new-cars/id-polo.html
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/vw/id-polo/1generation/350931/
- https://www.vw-id-polo.info/de/ausstattung