Skoda Octavia RS vs BYD Seal Spec Comparison- What's Different?

With the launch of the Skoda Octavia RS recently in the Indian market, enthusiasts are spoilt for choice, considering they have a slew of options to choose from including Volkswagen Golf GTi, Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, Skoda Octavia RS and BYD Seal, among others. The Seal is the only electric performance sedan which can be bought for under Rs 50 lakh. While BYD continues to be big, the Octavia RS is a legacy name which often buyers prefer. Nevertheless, let’s see how the Skoda Octavia RS fares against the electric power of the BYD Seal:

Skoda Octavia RS vs BYD Seal: Power and Performance

The Skoda Octavia RS is powered by a 2.0L TSI four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 261. 37 bhp and 370 Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox. Additionally, the car goes from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 250 kmph which is electronically limited.

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The BYD Seal, on the other hand, is powered by two different battery packs: a 61.44 kWH and a 82.56 kWH. In addition to that, the Seal is offered in RWD and AWD configurations. The base Dynamic RWD variant generates a peak power output of 201 bhp and 310 Nm of torque and it can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.5 seconds. The Premium RWD mid variant generates a peak power output of 308 bhp and 360 Nm of torque and it can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.9 seconds while the top variant, Performance generates a peak power output of 523 bhp and 670 Nm of torque and it can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.8 seconds.

Skoda Octavia RS vs BYD Seal: Features

The Skoda Octavia RS is equipped with a slew of features which include 19-inch alloy wheels, seat ventilation, heating and massage, ambient lighting, three-zone climate control, wireless charging, a 12.9-inch infotainment system, wireless charging, electric seat adjustment, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane assist, intelligent park assist, 10 airbags, 360-degree area view camera, ISOFIX child seat, head-up display and Canton 11-speaker sound system, among others.

Additionally, the BYD Seal gets multiple features including electrically adjustable power front seats with memory function, 60:40 folding rear seats, crystal gearshift, 15.6-inch touchscreen digital infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, ventilated and heated front seats, heated outside rear-view mirrors, 12-speaker audio system, ambient mood lighting, ADAS, nine airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and emergency autonomous braking, among others.

Skoda Octavia RS vs BYD Seal: Price

The performance sedan from the Czech automaker, Skoda has been priced at Rs 49.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and is available in only one variant. In addition to that, the automaker had stated that only 100 units of the Skoda Octavia RS will be available in India. Currently, all 100 remain sold out with no further news from the automaker stating that another batch of the Octavia RS is set to reach Indian shores.

The BYD Seal, on the other hand, in its base model is priced at Rs 41 lakh (ex-showroom) with the Performance top variant being priced at Rs 53.15 lakh (ex-showroom).