BYD SEAL U DM-i or Volkswagen Tiguan?
What are the main differences between the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tiguan?
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 Tiguan
- From-price
- €47,990 (price list 28 July 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Electric range (WLTP)
- 118–126 km
- Power
- 96–200 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 26 min
- Boot space
- 652 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2024)
- Versions in the price list
- 9
How do the versions of the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tiguan 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”.
| Feature | 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 Tiguan Tiguan 1.5 eTSI 96 kW Trend | Volkswagen Tiguan Tiguan 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 | €47,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 28 July 2026 | €49,990Drive-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 | €46,865 | €48,825 |
| Specifications | ||||
| PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | Plug-in hybrid, Front-wheel drive | Plug-in hybrid, Front-wheel drive | Mild hybrid, Front-wheel drive | Plug-in hybrid, Front-wheel drive |
| PowerdiffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 160 kW (217 hp) | 160 kW (217 hp) | 96 kW (131 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 2026 | 8.9 s | 8.9 s | 10.2 s | 8.2 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 1,080 km2.2 l/100 km | 1,080 km0.7 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km | 125 km electric1.4 l/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026 | 18.3 kWh | 18.3 kWh | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| AC chargingdiffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 11 kW | 11 kW | not confirmed in an official source | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 18 kW | 18 kW | not confirmed in an official source | 40 kW |
| Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), consulted 26 October 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source | 26 min |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 2,015 kg | 2,015 kg | 1,598 kg | 1,866 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 750 kg | 750 kg | 1,600 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Boot spacediffersSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 425 l | 425 l | 652 l | 652 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl), 1 January 2026; Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026 | 4,775 × 1,890 × 1,670 mm | 4,775 × 1,890 × 1,670 mm | 4,539 × 1,842 × 1,658 mm | 4,539 × 1,842 × 1,658 mm |
| Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 6 December 2023; Euro NCAP, 29 May 2024 | 5 of 5 stars (2023) | 5 of 5 stars (2023) | 5 of 5 stars (2024) | 5 of 5 stars (2024) |
| 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 | €859€10,310 a year on €46,865 | €895€10,742 a year on €48,825 |
| 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 | €253 – €276all 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 | €13.875.8 l/100 km | €3.351.4 l/100 km |
When do you choose the BYD SEAL U DM-i and when the Volkswagen Tiguan?
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.
Choose the Volkswagen Tiguan if…
- You want a roomy mid-size SUV with a 652-litre boot (eTSI) and a sliding rear bench; ANWB found more rear and boot space than in the Mazda CX-5.
- You can charge and mostly drive short trips: the eHybrid is rated at 118 to 126 km electric range (WLTP) and charges at 11 kW AC.
- You tow: the eHybrid 150 kW may tow 1,800 kg braked, the 200 kW version 2,000 kg.
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 Tiguan 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 Tiguan costs per month: fuel about €173 (WLTP consumption 5.8 l/100 km, €2.39 per litre (Euro95, CBS 2026-10-19)) and road tax €84 – €92 depending on the province, together €258 – €265 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
| Model | Electricity or fuel | Road tax | Together (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD SEAL U DM-iSEAL U DM-i Boost (Euro 6.e-bis) | €66 | €120 – €131 | €186 – €197 |
| Volkswagen TiguanTiguan 1.5 eTSI 96 kW Trend | €173 | €84 – €92 | €258 – €265 |
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 Tiguan cars for sale?
- BYD SEAL U DM-i: 19 used cars in our stock, from €31,300. See the used cars
- Volkswagen Tiguan: 610 used cars in our stock, from €7,750. See the used cars
Frequently asked questions
What do the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tiguan cost?
The BYD SEAL U DM-i costs from €39,620 (price list 1 January 2026) and the Volkswagen Tiguan from €47,990 (price list 28 July 2026).
How big is the boot of the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The boot of the BYD SEAL U DM-i holds 425 litres and the Volkswagen Tiguan 652 litres.
How safe are the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tiguan according to Euro NCAP?
The BYD SEAL U DM-i scored 5 of 5 stars (2023 test) and the Volkswagen Tiguan 5 of 5 stars (2024 test). The test years differ.
Where can you read more about the BYD SEAL U DM-i and the Volkswagen Tiguan?
- All versions and specifications of the BYD SEAL U DM-i
- All versions and specifications of the Volkswagen Tiguan
- Our review of the BYD SEAL U DM-i
- Our review of the Volkswagen Tiguan
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- RDW (Open Data): Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe BYD-personenauto's 2026 (t/m 2026-10-24) per handelsbenaming (SoQL-query) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): De Tiguan - Informatie en prijzen per 28 juli 2026 (modeljaar 2027) (document date 28 July 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): De Tiguan Limited Edition - Informatie en prijzen per 29 mei 2026 (modeljaar 2026) (document date 29 May 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Euro NCAP 2024 safety results for Volkswagen Tiguan, rated 5 stars (document date 29 May 2024, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): Tiguan - technische gegevens (checked on 26 October 2026)
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