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 X200 Double Cab.
X200 Double Cab starts ZAR 648,000 cheaperSEAL from ZAR 1,007,900 · X200 Double Cab from ZAR 359,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Maximum Power
SEAL390 kW
X200 Double Cab80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
SEAL670 Nm
X200 Double Cab240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm
Engine Size
SEALNot Applicable
X200 Double Cab2771 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
SEALNot Applicable
X200 Double Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
SEAL145 mm
X200 Double Cab170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
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.
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)
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
X200 Double Cab
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
X200 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
Generation
First South African SEAL generation
Current South African X200 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Sedan
Forward-cab double cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Medium Sedan
Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Length
4800 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1875 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1460 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2920 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2631 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
446 kg
1300 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
4 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.75 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
920 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1110 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
810 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2771 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
390 kW
80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
670 Nm
240 Nm @ 1800-2000 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
5-Speed Manual
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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 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
X200 Double Cab
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front and rear electric drive units
RWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Crystal gear shifter
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Automatic electric all-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
8.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
65 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
65
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
X200 Double Cab
Airbags
9
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Synthetic leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Climate Control
Automatic
Air conditioner
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic
Air conditioner
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
USB
Infotainment Screen
15.6
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
15.6
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Sky Black, Atlantis Gray, Aurora White, North Ice Blue, Rosemary Gray, Wind Grass Green
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Approach Angle
13 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
14 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Electric all-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Tyre Size
235/45 R19
195/70 R15C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Steel spare
Wheel Rim Size
19
15
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Ownership Role
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Current South African forward-cab double cab derivative
Price Zar
1211900 ZAR
409900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
1211900
409900
Starting Price Zar
1211900
409900
Spec
SEAL
X200 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This SEAL and X200 Double Cab 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 X200 Double Cab 44.
Efficiency index: SEAL 90 vs X200 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: SEAL 98 vs X200 Double Cab 88.
Practicality index: SEAL 57 vs X200 Double Cab 69.
Ownership-cover index: SEAL not separately scored vs X200 Double Cab 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 22 points
SEAL holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over X200 Double Cab.
Performance
SEAL +56
Efficiency
SEAL +36
Safety
SEAL +10
Practicality
X200 Double Cab +12
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
X200 Double Cab
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
69/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD SEAL
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 64 pts for X200 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEAL leads. However, X200 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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