BYD Sealion 7 vs Volkswagen Golf GTi - Which One Should You Buy

BYD Sealion 7 vs Volkswagen Golf GTi Comparison at CarHP India. Compare BYD Sealion 7 and Volkswagen Golf GTi Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The BYD Sealion 7 comes in 4 variants. The selected variant is priced at ₹49.40 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Premium Anniversary Edition, costs ₹49.40 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Performance, is priced at ₹55.90 Lakh. The Volkswagen Golf GTi comes in 1 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh. The cheapest variant, 2.0 TSI, costs ₹50.91 Lakh, while the top-end variant, 2.0 TSI, is priced at ₹50.91 Lakh.

Specification	BYD Sealion 7	Volkswagen Golf GTi
Price	₹49.40 Lakh	₹50.91 Lakh
Engine	Electric	1984 cc 2.0L TSI Petrol
Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous	-
Range	567 km	-
Transmission	1-Speed	7-Speed DCT
Mileage	-	12.4 kmpl

Price

₹49.40 Lakh

₹50.91 Lakh

Engine

Electric

1984 cc 2.0L TSI Petrol

Motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Range

567 km

Transmission

1-Speed

7-Speed DCT

Mileage

12.4 kmpl

BYD Sealion 7

₹ 49.40 Lakh

Premium Anniversary Edition

Volkswagen Golf GTi

₹ 50.91 Lakh

2.0 TSI

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

308bhp

261bhp@5250-6500rpm

Max Torque

380Nm

370Nm@1600-4500rpm

Displacement

1984 cc

No. of Cylinders

Battery Capacity

82.56 kWh

Performance Specifications

Acceleration 0 100kmph

6.7

Paddle Shifters

Fuel Specifications

Battery Type

Blade Battery

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Max Range

567 km

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

2635

1950

Ground Clearance Unladen

136 mm

Height

1620 mm

1471 mm

Kerb Weight

2225 Kg

1454 Kg

Length

4830 mm

4289 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

500 Litres

380 Litres

Boot Space Rear Seat Folding

1237 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheel Size Front

18 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

18 Inch

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19

225/40 R18

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Ventilated & Drilled Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

FSD

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti Theft Device

Interior Features

Additional Features

58L Front Trunk capacity, Panoramic glass roof, Electronic hidden door handles, Door mirror position memory, Auto windows with anti-trap, Privacy glass - rear door, rear quarter and rear windscreen, Sequential rear indicators

Immersive sound experience with seven speakers, Wired and Wireless App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Ambient Light Colour Numbers

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Active Noise Cancellation

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Hands-Free

Electronic

Chrome Garnish

Chrome Grille

Fog Lights

Rear

Front

Led Drls

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

BYD Sealion 7 - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹39,52,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹3,75,440

Down Payment (20%)

₹9,88,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹82,999/month

Volkswagen Golf GTi - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹40,72,720

Interest: 9.5%

₹3,86,908

Down Payment (20%)

₹10,18,180

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹85,535/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in BYD Sealion 7

Stylish and modern coupe-like SUV design.
Luxurious and high-tech interior with a large rotatable touchscreen.

Things We Like in Volkswagen Golf GTi

Iconic hot hatchback status and heritage.

Things We Don't Like in BYD Sealion 7

BYD's service network is still expanding in India compared to established players.
The rotatable touchscreen might not appeal to everyone.

Things We Don't Like in Volkswagen Golf GTi

Lower ground clearance compared to SUVs, a concern for some Indian roads.

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