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 Territory.
Territory starts ZAR 473,000 cheaperSEAL from ZAR 1,007,900 · Territory from ZAR 534,900
Five key differences
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Specification
SEAL
Territory
Maximum Power
SEAL390 kW
Territory138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
SEAL670 Nm
Territory318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Engine Size
SEALNot Applicable
Territory1799 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
SEALNot Applicable
Territory13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
SEAL145 mm
Territory190 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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BYD SEAL
Performance AWD 3.8S
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
SEAL
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Territory
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
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
Territory
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
SEAL
Territory
Model Introduced Year
2024
2024
Generation
First South African SEAL generation
First-generation South African Territory, 2026 update
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
2026 South African design and equipment update
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Medium Sedan
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1705 kg
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Length
4800 mm
4685 mm
Width
1875 mm
1935 mm
Height
1460 mm
1706 mm
Wheelbase
2920 mm
2726 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
1705 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2631 kg
2025 kg
Payload Capacity
446 kg
320 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1310 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.68 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
997 mm
Rear Headroom
920 mm
971 mm
Front Legroom
1110 mm
1034 mm
Rear Legroom
810 mm
956 mm
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.8-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1799 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
390 kW
138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
670 Nm
318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front + Rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.8 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
178.5 kW/tonne
80.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
306.6 Nm/tonne
186.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
82.56 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
550.4 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
520 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
150 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
8 h 36 min (0-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
37 min (10-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front and rear electric drive units
RWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Crystal gear shifter
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Automatic electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Transmission Speeds
1
7
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
13.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
60
Combined Driving Range
520 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
18.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
425 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
510 km
Not Applicable
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Airbags
9
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Applicable
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Premium fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Premium fabric upholstery
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Large infotainment display, digital cluster, panoramic sunroof, roomy cabin
Interior Colours
-
5
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1422 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1422 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
territory
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Ford touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
8-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
15.6
10.1
Touchscreen
15.6
10.1
Infotainment Screen Size
15.6
10.1
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
SEAL
Territory
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Sky Black, Atlantis Gray, Aurora White, North Ice Blue, Rosemary Gray, Wind Grass Green
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Approach Angle
13 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
14 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Available
No
4WD System Type
Electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Tyre Size
235/45 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
T145/80R18
Wheel Rim Size
19
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-Link Independent
Front Track Width
-
1635 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1635 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Territory
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
168 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Service Plan
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
6 years / 90 000 km
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Ownership Role
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Current flagship derivative
Price Zar
1211900 ZAR
643900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Current official listed price
Starting Price
1211900
643900
Starting Price Zar
1211900
643900
Spec
SEAL
Territory
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This SEAL and Territory 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: SEAL 100 vs Territory 63.
Efficiency index: SEAL 90 vs Territory 53.
Safety-equipment index: SEAL 98 vs Territory 90.
Practicality index: SEAL 57 vs Territory 60.
Ownership-cover index: SEAL not separately scored vs Territory 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
SEAL leads by 19 points
SEAL holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Territory.
Performance
SEAL +37
Efficiency
SEAL +37
Safety
SEAL +8
Practicality
Territory +3
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
Territory
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD SEAL
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 67 pts for Territory
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEAL leads. However, Territory 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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