A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
SEAL holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coolray.
Coolray starts ZAR 638,000 cheaperCoolray from ZAR 369,900 · SEAL from ZAR 1,007,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coolray
SEAL
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
SEAL390 kW
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
SEAL670 Nm
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
SEALNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
SEALNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Coolray180 mm
SEAL145 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Geely Coolray
Vertex
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Coolray
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
SEAL
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Coolray
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
SEAL
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
First South African SEAL generation
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Medium Sedan
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Length
4380 mm
4800 mm
Width
1795 mm
1875 mm
Height
1609 mm
1460 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2920 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
400 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2631 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
446 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.7 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
920 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1110 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
810 mm
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
128 kW
390 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
670 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
200 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
3.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
178.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
306.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
82.56 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
550.4 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
150 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
8 h 36 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
37 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front and rear electric drive units
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Crystal gear shifter
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
520 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
18.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
425 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
510 km
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Airbags
6
9
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Applicable
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Synthetic leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Electric adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric adjustment
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Synthetic leather
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Climate Control
Climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Climate control
Automatic
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
15.6
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
15.6
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Sky Black, Atlantis Gray, Aurora White, North Ice Blue, Rosemary Gray, Wind Grass Green
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
13 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
14 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
235/45 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
19
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
0 g/km
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Ownership Role
top
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
1211900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Starting Price
429900
1211900
Starting Price Zar
429900
1211900
Spec
Coolray
SEAL
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and SEAL comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Coolray 60 vs SEAL 100.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs SEAL 90.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs SEAL 98.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs SEAL 57.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs SEAL not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
SEAL leads by 19 points
SEAL holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coolray.
Performance
SEAL +40
Efficiency
SEAL +29
Safety
SEAL +8
Practicality
SEAL +1
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SEAL
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD SEAL
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 67 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEAL leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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