Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 8.4 seconds, compared with 8.7 seconds for 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort. 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort has the higher listed output at 218 hp; 2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 is rated at 193 hp, a difference of 25 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 at 400 Nm and 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort at 300 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 545 litres versus 425 litres, a difference of 120 litres. 2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 carries the higher towing rating at 2,400 kg, while 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort is listed at 750 kg. 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort is 17 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort has the lower listed starting price at $35,900, compared with $39,900 for 2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4. 2025 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 4x4 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.