BYD Seal vs Skoda Superb

The BYD Seal starts from $46,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Superb opens at $67,990. That makes the BYD Seal the more affordable entry point by $21,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $51,689 and $74,789 respectively.

The BYD Seal qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Skoda Superb, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the BYD Seal and Skoda Superb hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Seal and 8 in the Skoda Superb.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BYD Seal features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Superb gets a 9.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Seal stands out with power tailgate and Dynaudio audio that you will not find on the Skoda Superb. The Skoda Superb counters with wireless charging, heated front seats and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Seal uses a Electric producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.

The Skoda Superb responds with a Petrol making 195kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The Skoda Superb has the clear power advantage at 195kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Superb is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Seal measures 4,800mm long on a 2,920mm wheelbase, 112mm shorter than the Skoda Superb at 4,912mm (2,841mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Seal generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Seal and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 189L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Superb leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Seal) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Superb). The Skoda Superb has longer coverage.