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BYD SEAL U DM-i or Volkswagen Tayron?

What are the main differences between the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tayron?

Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.

BYD SEAL U DM-i

From-price
€39,620 (price list 1 January 2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Plug-in hybrid
Range (WLTP)
870–1,080 km
Power
160–238 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
not confirmed in an official source
Boot space
425 litres
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2023)
Versions in the price list
4

Volkswagen Tayron

Volkswagen Tayron, front three-quarter view
Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized) · Wikimedia Commons
From-price
€52,490 (price list 28 July 2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Plug-in hybrid, Mild hybrid
Electric range (WLTP)
116–123 km
Power
110–200 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
26 min
Boot space
885 litres
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2025)
Versions in the price list
10

How do the versions of the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tayron compare?

The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.

Comparison of BYD SEAL U DM-i SEAL U DM-i Boost (Euro 6.e-bis), BYD SEAL U DM-i SEAL U DM-i Boost (Euro 6.e), Volkswagen Tayron Tayron 1.5 eHybrid 150 kW Life: price, specifications and computed costs
FeatureBYD SEAL U DM-i SEAL U DM-i Boost (Euro 6.e-bis)BYD SEAL U DM-i SEAL U DM-i Boost (Euro 6.e)Volkswagen Tayron Tayron 1.5 eHybrid 150 kW Life
Price
List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026€39,620Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 1 January 2026€39,620Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 1 January 2026€52,490Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 28 July 2026
Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026€38,620€38,620€51,230
Specifications
PowertrainFrom the version’s price list. Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026Plug-in hybrid, Front-wheel drivePlug-in hybrid, Front-wheel drivePlug-in hybrid, Front-wheel drive
PowerdiffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026160 kW (217 hp)160 kW (217 hp)150 kW (204 hp)
0-100 km/hdiffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 20268.9 s8.9 s8.6 s
Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 20261,080 km2.2 l/100 km1,080 km0.7 l/100 km123 km electric1.5 l/100 km
Battery capacity (net)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 202618.3 kWh18.3 kWhnot confirmed in an official source
AC chargingSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), consulted 26 October 202611 kW11 kW11 kW
DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), consulted 26 October 202618 kW18 kW40 kW
Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), consulted 26 October 2026not confirmed in an official sourcenot confirmed in an official source26 min
Kerb weightdiffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 20262,015 kg2,015 kg1,936 kg
Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026750 kg750 kg1,800 kg
Boot spacediffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026425 l425 l885 l
Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 20264,775 × 1,890 × 1,670 mm4,775 × 1,890 × 1,670 mm4,792 × 1,866 × 1,666 mm
Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 6 December 2023; Euro NCAP, 21 May 20255 of 5 stars (2023)5 of 5 stars (2023)5 of 5 stars (2025)
Costs (computed)
Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-28, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026€708€8,496 a year on €38,620€708€8,496 a year on €38,620€939€11,271 a year on €51,230
Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026€360 – €394all provinces, 2026€360 – €394all provinces, 2026€333 – €365all provinces, 2026
Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026€5.262.2 l/100 km€1.670.7 l/100 km€3.591.5 l/100 km

When do you choose the BYD SEAL U DM-i and when the Volkswagen Tayron?

Choose the BYD SEAL U DM-i if…

  • You want a large, well-equipped family SUV that can do daily trips on electricity and does not need a charger on long trips.
  • Rear legroom and a big boot (425 to 1,440 l) matter more to you than sporty handling.
  • You want to tow up to 1,300 kg and choose the Design AWD for it.

From our review of the BYD SEAL U DM-i

Choose the Volkswagen Tayron if…

  • You want more space than a Tiguan: an 885-litre boot (eTSI) or 705 litres (eHybrid).
  • You want seven seats: the third row is optional on the 1.5 eTSI.
  • You tow a caravan: the eHybrid may tow 1,800 kg, the 272 hp version 2,000 kg.

From our review of the Volkswagen Tayron

These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.

What do the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tayron cost per month?

Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the BYD SEAL U DM-i costs per month: fuel about €66 (WLTP consumption 2.2 l/100 km, €2.39 per litre (Euro95, CBS 2026-10-19)) and road tax €120 – €131 depending on the province, together €186 – €197 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance. For a plug-in hybrid only the stated WLTP consumption is priced; the other part of the driving (electricity or fuel) is not in it.

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Volkswagen Tayron costs per month: fuel about €45 (WLTP consumption 1.5 l/100 km, €2.39 per litre (Euro95, CBS 2026-10-19)) and road tax €111 – €122 depending on the province, together €156 – €166 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance. For a plug-in hybrid only the stated WLTP consumption is priced; the other part of the driving (electricity or fuel) is not in it.

Monthly costs of the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tayron in the example scenario
ModelElectricity or fuelRoad taxTogether (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
BYD SEAL U DM-iSEAL U DM-i Boost (Euro 6.e-bis)€66€120 – €131€186 – €197
Volkswagen TayronTayron 1.5 eHybrid 150 kW Life€45€111 – €122€156 – €166

Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.

Are there used BYD SEAL U DM-i or Volkswagen Tayron cars for sale?

Frequently asked questions

What do the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tayron cost?

The BYD SEAL U DM-i costs from €39,620 (price list 1 January 2026) and the Volkswagen Tayron from €52,490 (price list 28 July 2026).

How big is the boot of the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tayron?

The boot of the BYD SEAL U DM-i holds 425 litres and the Volkswagen Tayron 885 litres.

How safe are the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tayron according to Euro NCAP?

The BYD SEAL U DM-i scored 5 of 5 stars (2023 test) and the Volkswagen Tayron 5 of 5 stars (2025 test). The test years differ.

Where can you read more about the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tayron?

Other comparisons

Sources

  1. RDW (Open Data): Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe BYD-personenauto's 2026 (t/m 2026-10-24) per handelsbenaming (SoQL-query) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  2. BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl): Prijslijst BYD SEAL U DM-i - prijzen en specificaties per 1 januari 2026 (bestand V1.2 08-04-2026) (document date 1 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  3. Euro NCAP: BYD SEAL-U - Euro NCAP 2023 safety rating (rating published 2023-12-06; PHEV variants added 2024-09-11) (document date 6 December 2023, checked on 26 October 2026)
  4. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Volkswagen personenauto's, nieuw in NL (datum eerste toelating = datum eerste tenaamstelling NL), 2026-01-01 t/m 2026-10-24, per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
  5. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: aantal zitplaatsen en laagste catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (Tiguan, T-Roc, Tayron, ID.4, ID.7), nieuw in NL 2026 (checked on 26 October 2026)
  6. Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): De Tayron - Informatie en prijzen per 28 juli 2026 (modeljaar 2027) (document date 28 July 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  7. Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): Tayron - technische gegevens (checked on 26 October 2026)
  8. Euro NCAP: Euro NCAP 2025 safety results for Volkswagen Tayron, rated 5 stars (document date 21 May 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)

Is a value missing? Then we could not confirm it in an official source. Read how we work.