Size comparison · drawn to scale
BYD Seal U / Song Plus (SA3) vs Volkswagen Tayron I: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Seal U / Song Plus (SA3) 37 mm1 in wider
- Height About the same height
- Boot Tayron I 333 L11.8 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Seal U / Song Plus (SA3) is 7 mm0.3 in shorter, 37 mm1 in wider and the same height than the Tayron I. Its wheelbase is 23 mm0.9 in shorter.
| Dimension | Seal U / Song Plus (SA3) | Tayron I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,785 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,785 mm | 4,792 mm15 ft 9 in15 ft 9 in4,792 mm | −7 mm−0.3 in −0.1% |
| Width | 1,890 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,890 mm | 1,853 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,853 mm | +37 mm+1 in +2.0% |
| Height | 1,668 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,668 mm | 1,668 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,668 mm | Same |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm9 ft 1 in9 ft 1 in2,765 mm | 2,788 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,788 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −0.8% |
| Footprint | 9.04 m²97.3 sq ft97.3 sq ft9.04 m² | 8.88 m²95.6 sq ft95.6 sq ft8.88 m² | +0.16 m²+1.8 sq ft +1.8% |
| Boot | 552 L19.5 cu ft19.5 cu ft552 L | 885 L31.3 cu ft31.3 cu ft885 L | −333 L−11.8 cu ft −37.6% |
| Kerb weight | 2,147 kg4,733 lb4,733 lb2,147 kg | 1,682–1,878 kg3,708–4,140 lb3,708–4,140 lb1,682–1,878 kg | +465 kg+1,025 lb +27.6% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Seal U / Song Plus (SA3)
- Single garage
- Tight 715 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 555 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 215 mm8 in to spare in length, 305 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Tayron I
- Single garage
- Tight 708 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 574 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 208 mm8 in to spare in length, 324 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BYD Seal U / Song Plus (SA3) or the Volkswagen Tayron I?
The BYD Seal U / Song Plus (SA3) is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Seal U / Song Plus (SA3) is 7 mm shorter, 37 mm wider and the same height than the Tayron I. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter.
Will the BYD Seal U / Song Plus (SA3) and the Volkswagen Tayron I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BYD Seal U / Song Plus (SA3) fits, but it is tight to get out (715 mm to spare in length, 555 mm each side). The Volkswagen Tayron I fits, but it is tight to get out (708 mm to spare in length, 574 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Tayron I: 885 L against 552 L in the BYD Seal U / Song Plus (SA3) (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.