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BYD Sealion VII vs Tesla Model Y I: size comparison

  • Length Sealion VII 79 mm3 in longer
  • Width About the same width
  • Height About the same height

Car 1 blue, solid outline

Sealion VII BYD · 2024–present · SUV Sealion VII 4,830 × 1,925 × 1,620 mm15 ft 10 in × 6 ft 4 in × 5 ft 4 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

Model Y I Tesla · 2020–present · SUV Model Y I 4,751 × 1,920 × 1,624 mm15 ft 7 in × 6 ft 4 in × 5 ft 4 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: Sealion VII
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: Model Y I
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,930 mmWheelbase 9 ft 7 inLength 4,830 mmLength 15 ft 10 in1,620 mm5 ft 4 inWheelbase 2,890 mmWheelbase 9 ft 6 inLength 4,751 mmLength 15 ft 7 in1,624 mm5 ft 4 in

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

Dimensions and difference

The Sealion VII is 79 mm3 in longer, 5 mm0.2 in wider and 4 mm0.2 in lower than the Model Y I. Its wheelbase is 40 mm2 in longer.

DimensionSealion VIIModel Y IDifference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,830 mm15 ft 10 in15 ft 10 in4,830 mm4,751 mm15 ft 7 in15 ft 7 in4,751 mm +79 mm+3 in +1.7%
Width1,925 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,925 mm1,920 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,920 mm +5 mm+0.2 in +0.3%
Height1,620 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,620 mm1,624 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,624 mm −4 mm−0.2 in −0.2%
Wheelbase2,930 mm9 ft 7 in9 ft 7 in2,930 mm2,890 mm9 ft 6 in9 ft 6 in2,890 mm +40 mm+2 in +1.4%
Footprint9.30 m²100.1 sq ft100.1 sq ft9.30 m²9.12 m²98.2 sq ft98.2 sq ft9.12 m² +0.18 m²+1.9 sq ft +1.9%
Kerb weight2,337–2,496 kg5,152–5,503 lb5,152–5,503 lb2,337–2,496 kgNot in our catalog yet —

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.

Sealion VII

Single garage
Tight 670 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 538 mm1 ft 9 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 170 mm7 in to spare in length, 288 mm11 in each side

Model Y I

Single garage
Tight 749 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 540 mm1 ft 9 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 249 mm10 in to spare in length, 290 mm11 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the BYD Sealion VII or the Tesla Model Y I?

The BYD Sealion VII is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Sealion VII is 79 mm longer, 5 mm wider and 4 mm lower than the Model Y I. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer.

Will the BYD Sealion VII and the Tesla Model Y I fit in a standard garage?

In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BYD Sealion VII fits, but it is tight to get out (670 mm to spare in length, 538 mm each side). The Tesla Model Y I fits, but it is tight to get out (749 mm to spare in length, 540 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

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