Car comparison

BYD Seal · Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWhvsAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BYD Seal · Facelift 2026

Comfort 61.4 kWh

231 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2026-present
VS

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) · Facelift 2024

40 TFSI

201 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWhAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
231hp172kW
201hp150kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
56.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
655km407mi
Calculated
Displacement-
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,800mm189in
4,504mm177in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,427mm56in
Wheelbase
2,920mm115in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,620mm64in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,625mm64in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
485L
235L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
55L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWhAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
26.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
201 hp
150 kW

BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh has 30 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI and BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh7.5 s
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI6.5 s

Although BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI and BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
201 hp
150 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWh
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
AUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBYDSealFacelift 2026Comfort 61.4 kWhAUDIA3 Sedan (8Y)Facelift 202440 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,504 mm
177.3 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 in
Range score
-
655 km
407 mi
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BYD Seal Facelift 2026 Comfort 61.4 kWh

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 Sedan (8Y) Facelift 2024 40 TFSI

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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