Toyota GR Supra vs BYD SEAL

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Toyota GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
VS
BYD SEAL in South Africa

BYD SEAL

Performance AWD 3.8S Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,211,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 390 kW 🔧 670 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance SEAL
⛽ Fuel Economy SEAL
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality SEAL
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
SEAL starts ZAR 516,900 cheaper GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800 · SEAL from ZAR 1,007,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec GR Supra SEAL
Maximum Power 285 kW 390 kW
Maximum Torque 500 Nm 670 Nm
Engine Size 2998 cc Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy 12 km/l Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 117 mm 145 mm
Boot / Load Bay 290 l 400 l
Airbags 9 9
Kerb Weight 1545 kg 2185 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km 5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

SEAL holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR Supra.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance SEAL +6 pts
Efficiency SEAL +43 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality SEAL +18 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GR Supra

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Catalogue-index leader

SEAL

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR Supra

  • 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 stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR Supra SEAL
Model Introduced Year 2021 2024
Generation A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform First South African SEAL generation
Facelift History Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023 No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since 2023 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Color Note Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published Active
Segment Sedan Medium Sedan
Tare Mass Kg 1545 kg -
Vehicle Type Sedan Passenger vehicle
Spec GR Supra SEAL
Length 4380 mm 4800 mm
Width 1865 mm 1875 mm
Height 1294 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2920 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 117 mm 145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 290 l 400 l
Kerb Weight 1545 kg 2185 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1870 kg 2631 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 5.7 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 120 mm
Payload Capacity - 446 kg
Towing Capacity - 1500 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - 920 mm
Front Legroom - 1110 mm
Rear Legroom - 810 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

SEAL leads by 19 points

SEAL holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR Supra.

Index leader 86 /100
Lead 19 points
Data 68% source coverage
86
#1 Index leader

SEAL

68% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 57
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 98
Practicality 57
Leads by 19 points
67
#2

GR Supra

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 39
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 98
Practicality 39
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance SEAL +6 Efficiency SEAL +43 Safety Level Practicality SEAL +18

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

SEAL

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 57/100

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 39/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 BYD SEAL leads the catalogue index with 86 pts vs 67 pts for GR Supra

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, SEAL leads. However, GR Supra may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This GR Supra and SEAL comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: GR Supra 94 vs SEAL 100.

Efficiency index: GR Supra 47 vs SEAL 90.

Safety-equipment index: GR Supra 98 vs SEAL 98.

Practicality index: GR Supra 39 vs SEAL 57.

Ownership-cover index: GR Supra 43 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.