Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 6.7 seconds for 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed output at 530 hp; 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S is rated at 286 hp, a difference of 244 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence at 690 Nm and 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S at 545 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
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S carries the longer listed range at 520 km, against 502 km for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has the lower recorded consumption at 16.0 kWh/100km; 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is listed at 18.2 kWh/100km. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 185 kW, compared with 150 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 543 litres versus 520 litres, a difference of 23 litres. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence carries the higher towing rating at 1,500 kg, while 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S is listed at 1,200 kg. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is 246 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
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has the lower listed starting price at $44,290, compared with $49,800 for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.