Comparing the MG Astor and the BYD Seal side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the MG Astor is available at ₹1,101,000, while the BYD Seal is priced at ₹4,199,000. On the engine front, the MG Astor comes with a 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) unit compared to the BYD Seal's N/A (Electric), producing 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) and 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | Blade LFP 82.56 kWh |
| Displacement | 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L NA Petrol / 1.3L Turbo Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT (NA) / CVT (NA AT) / 6-Speed DCT (Turbo) | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 15.3 kmpl (Turbo DCT) / 17.19 kmpl (NA CVT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (NA) / 4 (Turbo) | — |
| Power | 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 143 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 220 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Turbo) | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / CVT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 82.56 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) |
| Range | — | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 443 Litres | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 183 mm | 150 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1250 kg | 1975 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4323 mm / 1809 mm / 1648 mm | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2585 mm | 2920 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Adaptive ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Infinity 6-Speaker System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top) | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey MG | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 235/45 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - iTAC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackStarburst WhiteAurora SilverGlazy RedCandy White | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
