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BYD Sealion 7 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Do you want to find out which car is the best, BYD Sealion 7 or Volkswagen Golf GTI? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sealion 7 and Golf GTI. BYD Sealion 7 Price starts at Rs.48.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium and Volkswagen Golf GTI Price starts at Rs.53.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for S. BYD Sealion 7 can generate N/A power whereas Volkswagen Golf GTI is a 4 cylinder, 1984 cc Engine can generate 265 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm power. In terms of range, Sealion 7 provides a range of 482 km/charge (base model), and Golf GTI has a mileage of N/A kmpl (base model).

Sealion 7 vs Golf GTI

Key HighlightsBYD Sealion 7Volkswagen Golf GTI
PriceRs.48.90 LakhRs.53.00 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/A1984 cc
PowerN/A265 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm
Mileage/Range482 km/chargeN/A kmpl
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BYD Sealion 7 Premium car
Premium
Rs. 48.90 Lakh
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Volkswagen Golf GTI S car
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Rs. 53.00 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
51.64 Lakh
Price Breakup
61.27 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
User Rating
5.0
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Boot Space (Litres)
500 Litres
380 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic (DSG)
Engine Displacement
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1984 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
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265 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm
Colors
Images
Sealion 7 Images
Sealion 7 Images
Sealion 7 Images
Golf GTI Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Panoramic
Panoramic
Sunroof
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Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Independent suspension with McPherson Struct
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Independent suspension by four-link axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy
Alloy
Front Tyre Size
235/50 R19
225/40 R18
Rear Tyre Size
255/45 R19
225/40 R18
Turning Radius
5.85 meters
5.45 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/45 R20
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Wheels Size
19 inches
R18

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Tachometer
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Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
15.6
12.9 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
12
7
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
8 years/160000 kms
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
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1984 cc
Engine Type
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2.0L TSI
No. of Cylinders
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4
No. of valves per cylinder
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4
Cylinder Configuration
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Four cylinders
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic (DSG)
Gears
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7
Power
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265 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm
Torque
380 Nm
370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Battery Capacity
82.5 kwh
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Battery Type
BYD Blade Battery (LFP)
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Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
Range
482 km/charge
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Top Speed
215 kmph
267 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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Ventilated Seats Type
Front Only
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AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
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Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Drive Modes
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3
Keyless Entry
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Safety

Airbags
6
7
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Hill Assist
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360 degree camera
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Reverse Camera
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4830 mm
4289 mm
Width
1925 mm
1789 mm
Height
1620 mm
1471 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
2627 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
136 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
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45 Litres
Boot Space
500 Litres
380 Litres
Kerb Weight
2225 kg
1454 kg
Body Type
SUV
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Comfortable and spacious interior with a plethora of features
  • Convenience features such as powered front seats, panoramic glass roof, 15.6-inch rotating infotainment screen, ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, and more
  • Safety features such as 11 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, and more
  • Over 550 km of claimed range (the real world will be over 450 km)
  • Good built quality with top-notch fit and finish
  • 500 litre of boot space and a 58 litre frunk
  • Multiple levels of regenerative braking and steering modes
  • Powerful motor performance in AWD, achieving 0-100 kmph in 4.5 seconds
  • Goes like a bullet. 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.
  • It hits 267 km/h in just 5th gear.
  • Equipped with electronic front differential lock.
  • Spacious 5 seater with 380L of boot space that expands upto 1237L.
  • Level 2 ADAS with 20 autonomous features.
  • Driver focused cabin.
  • Twin chrome exhausts create a beautiful symphony of sound that’s pleasing to the ears.
Cons
  • The rear visibility is not that great
  • The car becomes a bit unstable at high speeds
  • There are fewer physical controls, with most functions operated through the touchscreen
  • Low brand recognition and limited sales and service network in India
  • The rivals offer better brand value and service support
  • Available in single variant.
  • Misses on manual gearbox.
  • Being a CBU and that too with limited units.
  • The front seats are great for spirited driving but don’t offer adjustability.
  • VW offers heated but not cooled seats - something more essential for a country like India.
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Detailed Comparison of BYD Sealion 7 and Volkswagen Golf GTI

Safety

Sealion 7 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Golf GTI has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, ADAS.

Body

Sealion 7 has doors and seats. It is an with 500 Litres boot space, fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 157 mm. It is 1925 mm wide, 1620 mm high and 4830 mm long. It has 2225 kg kerb weight and 2930 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Golf GTI is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 380 Litres boot space, 136 mm ground clearance.It has 1471 mm height, 4289 mm length, 1789 mm width, and 1454 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

BYD Sealion 7 comes with RWD and Automatic transmission. And Golf GTI comes with FWD and 7 Automatic (DSG) transmission.

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