BYD Sealion 7 vs Volvo EC40

CarWale brings you comparison of BYD Sealion 7 and Volvo EC40. The BYD Sealion 7 price is Rs. 41.90 Lakh and Volvo EC40 price is Rs. 59.00 Lakh.

Sealion 7 Dynamic 2WD 71.8 kWh vs EC40 E80 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sealion 7	EC40
Price	Rs. 41.90 Lakh	Rs. 59.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	-
Power	228 bhp	408 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric

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BYD Sealion 7

Dynamic 2WD 71.8 kWh

Rs. 41.90 Lakh

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Volvo EC40

E80

Rs. 59.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BYD Sealion 7

Dynamic 2WD 71.8 kWh

Volvo EC40

E80

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Battery	Lithium Ion, 71.8 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Lithium Ion, 500 kg (Weight), 78 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Rear Axle)	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	228 bhp	408 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	380 Nm	660 Nm
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	215	180
Idle Start/Stop
Expected Range (km)	520	530
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.85
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R19	235 / 50 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	255 / 45 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only	Warning only
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	11 Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning, Lane Keep Assist	Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive	Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen - Rear	Halogen - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive		Full-time

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Scuff Plates		Aluminium
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	15.6" Touch-screen Display	12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	12 Speakers	8 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired + Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant		Alexa
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Recycled Material
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior		Dual Tone (Charcoal Insert/Sky Blue Insert)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Not Applicable	Digital
Gear Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

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Colours

	Cosmos Black	Crystal White
	Aurora White	Onyx Black
	Atlantis Gray	Fjord Blue
	Shark Gray	Sage Green
		Fusion Red
		Cloud Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

1 Rating

5.0/5

19 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.6Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.7Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.7Performance
	5.0Value for Money	4.6Fuel Economy
		4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Super car

I like this car, especially the black barrier. Can Two wheel Drive when I took the short drive on Hills Drive, I loved it. I really want it.

Volvo is the best car company in the world

I have clocked more than 10k in less than 5 months, performance is phenomenal, and the vehicle is stable and provides absolute assurance of safety. Stability at high speed is really good. The range is also decent, I’m getting 400-430 kms for a full charge very easily, charging speed is good. The back seat space is not up to the mark but overall really good and suits my requirements.

Used Cars in India

8 Used Sealion 7

Rs. 38 Lakhonwards

2 Used EC40

Rs. 45 Lakhonwards

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Sealion 7 vs EC40 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BYD Sealion 7 and Volvo EC40?

BYD Sealion 7 price is Rs. 41.90 Lakh and Volvo EC40 price is Rs. 59.00 Lakh. Hence BYD Sealion 7 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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BYD Sealion 7 vs Volvo EC40

Length Width Height	4830 mm * 1925 mm * 1620 mm	4440 mm * 1873 mm * 1591 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2930	2702
Kerb Weight (kg)	2160

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	500 L	413 L

Sunroof	Fixed Glass Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Antenna		Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / 150,000 kms	3 Years
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 160,000 kms	8 Years / 160,000 kms