Audi S3 vs BYD Seal Comparison

    Audi S3

    BYD Seal

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    2025 Audi
    S3
    vs
    2025 BYD
    Seal
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Audi S3 Sedan review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 BYD Seal review
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    Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
    Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    55L
    429 to 435 km
    NA
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $78,800 - $81,800
    $46,990 - $65,748
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Now a proper little sleeper weapon
    • Price advantage over key rivals
    • Excellent, user-friendly tech
    Misses
    • Still some cheap-feeling plastics
    • Fiddly drive mode selection
    • Looks are almost too subtle
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent value
    • Neck-snapping acceleration
    • Comfortable, refined manners
    Misses
    • Not tuned to be a sports sedan
    • Premium-spec makes more sense
    • Storage and charging off the pace

    Colours Available

    The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:

    • Arctic Blue
    • Atlantis Grey
    • Aurora White
    • Cosmos Black
    • Shark Grey

    Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.

    Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.

    The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO-
    Size (cc)
    1984-
    Size (L)
    2.0L-
    Cylinders
    4-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    245kW150kW - 390kW
    Power RPM
    5600-
    Torque
    420Nm310Nm - 670Nm
    Torque RPM
    2100-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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