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BYD SEAL vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV: the short answer
SEAL holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Tiggo 4 Cross HEV.
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV starts ZAR 568,000 cheaperSEAL from ZAR 1,007,900 · Tiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900
Five key differences
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Specification
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Maximum Power
SEAL390 kW
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
SEAL670 Nm
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV310 Nm
Engine Size
SEALNot Applicable
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
SEALNot Applicable
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
SEAL145 mm
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV180 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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BYD SEAL
Performance AWD 3.8S
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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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
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:General Use
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
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
Generation
First South African SEAL generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Current South Africa version listed by official source
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
Tare Mass Kg
-
1387 kg
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Length
4800 mm
4351 mm
Width
1875 mm
1831 mm
Height
1460 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2920 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
340 l
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
1387 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2631 kg
1905 kg
Payload Capacity
446 kg
518 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1300 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
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
920 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1110 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
810 mm
930 mm
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
390 kW
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
670 Nm
310 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Front + Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
3.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
178.5 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
306.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
82.56 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
550.4 V
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Front and rear electric drive units
FWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Crystal gear shifter
Electric
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Hybrid DHT
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
14.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
51
Combined Driving Range
520 km (WLTP)
Not Available
Electric Consumption
18.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
425 km
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
510 km
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Airbags
9
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Applicable
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Synthetic leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
15.6
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
15.6
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Sky Black, Atlantis Gray, Aurora White, North Ice Blue, Rosemary Gray, Wind Grass Green
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
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
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
180 mm
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Tyre Size
235/45 R19
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19
215/60 R17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
123 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Service Plan
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Ownership Role
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
1211900 ZAR
439900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
1211900
439900
Starting Price Zar
1211900
439900
Spec
SEAL
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This SEAL and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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 Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62.
Efficiency index: SEAL 90 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75.
Safety-equipment index: SEAL 98 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91.
Practicality index: SEAL 57 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57.
Ownership-cover index: SEAL not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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 15 points
SEAL holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Tiggo 4 Cross HEV.
Performance
SEAL +38
Efficiency
SEAL +15
Safety
SEAL +7
Practicality
Level
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
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD SEAL
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 71 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEAL leads. However, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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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