Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD vs BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence

Comparison winners

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Power winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 530 hp Runner-up: 144 hp

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD against the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed output at 530 hp; 2026 Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD is rated at 144 hp, a difference of 386 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence at 690 Nm and 2026 Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD at 189 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 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is 555 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

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 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.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD2026 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence2025
Performance
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top Speed215 km/h
Power144 hp530 hp
Torque189 Nm690 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range502 km
Battery49 kWh91.3 kWh
Efficiency18.2 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging150 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,275 mm4,830 mm
Ground Clearance180 mm160 mm
Cargo520 L
Curb Weight1,702 kg2,262 kg
Towing1,500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.4 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$49,800

Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD vs BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence questions answered

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more power at 530 hp, a 386 hp advantage over 2026 Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD.

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the larger listed battery at 91.3 kWh, compared with 49.0 kWh.

Which is heavier, the 2026 Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is heavier at 2,262 kg (4,987 lb), while 2026 Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD is listed at 1,702 kg (3,752 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 Suzuki e Vitara 49 kWh 2WD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 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. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.