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BYD Sealion 7 vs Vauxhall Grandland
Selected trimComfortChange trim300 mi · 82.5 kWh · £44,990
Selected trimDesignChange trim325 mi · 73 kWh · £37,355
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD Sealion 7 leads on family practicality and charging speed, while the Vauxhall Grandland leads on value for money and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BYD Sealion 7 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Vauxhall Grandland if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BYD Sealion 7 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
ValueVauxhall
BYD
6
Vauxhall
6.6
Motorway Range
BYD
3.1
Vauxhall
3.4
Too close to call
FamilyBYD
BYD
8
Vauxhall
7.1
ChargingBYD
BYD
5.9
Vauxhall
4.8
City DrivingVauxhall
BYD
2.2
Vauxhall
3.6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Vauxhall Grandland
Design
- £7,635 cheaper
- 25 miles more WLTP range
- 27 Wh/km more efficient
- 0.8 m tighter turning circle
- 450 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Vauxhall GrandlandDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £44,990 | £37,355 (better) |
| Official range | 300 miles | 325 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 520 L | 550 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 24 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 9 sec |
Size Comparison
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BYD Sealion 7
Vauxhall Grandland
Length
BYD Sealion 74,830mm
Vauxhall Grandland4,650mm-180mm
Width
BYD Sealion 71,925mm-183mm
Vauxhall Grandland2,108mm
Height
BYD Sealion 71,620mm-41mm
Vauxhall Grandland1,661mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Vauxhall GrandlandDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,650 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,925 mm (better) | 2,108 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,189 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m | 10.9 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 475 mm spare (better) | 292 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Vauxhall GrandlandDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 520 L | 550 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1789 L (better) | 1645 L |
| Frunk | 58 L (better) | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | 1,200 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BYD Sealion 7
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- At 4,830 mm, longer than 80% of SUVs we track.
Vauxhall Grandland
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD Sealion 7 Comfort |  Vauxhall Grandland Design |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.83m | 4.65m-180mm |
| Width | 1.93m | 2.11m+183mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.19m | Not available |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.66m+41mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.93m | 2.79m-136mm |
| Ground Clearance | 157mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 520L | 550L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1789L (better) | 1645L |
| Frunk | 58L (better) | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.7m | 10.9m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,225kg | 2,207kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | 1,200kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 82.5kWh (better) | 73kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 300 mi | 325 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW | 160kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £44,990 | £37,355 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £44,990 (not eligible) | £35,855 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Vauxhall GrandlandDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 300 miles | 325 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 204 miles | 220 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 24 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 199 Wh/km | 172 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 82.5 kWh (better) | 73 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Vauxhall GrandlandDesign |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 9 sec |
| Power | 230 kW (better) | 157 kW |
| Torque | 380 Nm (better) | 345 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BYD Sealion 7
Comfort
6.6/10
average across 6 reviews
- Parkers3.9/5
- Auto Express3.5/5
- Electrifying.com7/10
Vauxhall Grandland
Design
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BYD Sealion 7
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Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Vauxhall GrandlandDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £30,211 | £21,995 |
| Average used price | £30,993 | £22,012 |
| Saving vs RRP | £13,997 below new | £15,343 below new |
| Recent used-price trend | Up 11.3% over ~6 months | Broadly flat |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BYD Sealion 7 Comfort
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Vauxhall Grandland Design
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist62%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Vauxhall GrandlandDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km (better) | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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BYD Sealion 7
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Vauxhall Grandland
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
BYD Sealion 7
No active listings.
Vauxhall Grandland
- £21,9952025EVHEROView
- £23,8822025Car360View
- £22,0122024Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD Sealion 7 worth the extra £7,635 over the Vauxhall Grandland?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs £7,635 more than the Vauxhall Grandland. For that premium it adds 73 kW more power and a 2.3s quicker 0-62mph time. The Vauxhall Grandland is not just cheaper - it also offers 25 miles more WLTP range and lower energy use, 172 versus 199 Wh/km. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the BYD Sealion 7 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Vauxhall Grandland?
The Vauxhall Grandland is £7,635 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £192 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Vauxhall Grandland comes out roughly £7,755 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BYD Sealion 7 and Vauxhall Grandland like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 204 miles for the BYD Sealion 7 and 220 miles for the Vauxhall Grandland - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Vauxhall Grandland goes roughly 16 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 24-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Vauxhall Grandland?
The BYD Sealion 7 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 183 mm narrower than the Vauxhall Grandland. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 475 mm of total clearance for the BYD Sealion 7 and about 292 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Grandland. The Vauxhall Grandland also turns in a 0.8 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Vauxhall Grandland?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD Sealion 7 and 84% for the Vauxhall Grandland. That gives the BYD Sealion 7 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The BYD Sealion 7's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Vauxhall Grandland's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .