BYD Seal vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata

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Specification	BYD Seal Remove	Honda Civic Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.48 crore	Rs 88.34 lakh	Rs 1.14 crore	Rs 1.03 crore
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Petrol	Hybrid	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	—	1498 cc	1580 cc	1999 cc
Engine power	—	127 hp	104 hp	152 hp
Engine torque	—	180 Nm	147 Nm	192 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	61.44 kWh	—	1.32 kWh	—
Electric range	510 km	—	—	—
Electric motor power	150 kW	—	32 kW	—
Electric motor torque	310 Nm	—	170 Nm	—
AC charging	7 kW	—	—	—
DC fast charging	110 kW	—	—	—
Charging port	CCS2	—	—	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	—	139 hp	—
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	CVT	DCT	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	5
Length	4800 mm	4687 mm	4710 mm	4900 mm
Width	1875 mm	1802 mm	1825 mm	1860 mm
Height	1460 mm	1432 mm	1430 mm	1445 mm
Wheelbase	2920 mm	2735 mm	2720 mm	2840 mm
Ground clearance	—	154 mm	150 mm	—
Fuel tank	—	—	42 L	60 L
Boot space	400 L	—	402 L	510 L
Tyre size	225/50 R18 (Dynamic), 235/45 R19 (Premium)	Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys	205/55 R16	235/45R18
Warranty	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	4 years or 100,000 km
Colours	Cosmos Black, Atlantis Grey, Aurora White, Arctic Blue	—	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red
Safety
Airbags	7	2	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	No	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	No	No
ABS	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	No	Yes	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	No	Yes	Yes
Traction control	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	No	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	No	No	Yes	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes	No	No	No
Immobilizer	No	No	Yes	No
Security alarm	No	No	Yes	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	No	Yes	Yes
Seat belt reminder	Yes	No	No	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No	No	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	No	No	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No	No	No
Lane departure warning	Yes	No	No	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No	No	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No	No	No
Traffic sign recognition	Yes	No	No	No
Auto high beam	Yes	No	No	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	No	No	Yes	Yes
Central locking	No	No	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote engine start	No	No	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Tilt steering	No	No	Yes	No
Telescopic steering	No	No	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	No	No	No	Yes
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Drive modes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No	No	Yes
Ventilated front seats	No	No	Yes	No
Heated front seats	No	No	Yes	No
Leather seats	No	No	Yes	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	No	No	No	Yes
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	Yes	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	No	Yes
Sunroof	No	Yes	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	Yes	No	No
Apple CarPlay	No	No	No	Yes
Android Auto	No	No	No	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	No	No	Yes
USB Type-C ports	Yes	No	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Premium sound system	Yes	No	No	No
Electric & charging
Regenerative braking	Yes	No	No	No
DC fast charging	Yes	No	No	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No	No	No
Heat pump	Yes	No	No	No
Portable charger included	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	No	No	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	Yes	No
Rear defogger	Yes	No	No	No
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No	No	No
Door open warning	Yes	No	No	No
Front cross traffic alert and brake	Yes	No	No	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No	No	No
Electronic hidden door handles	Yes	No	No	No
NFC card key	Yes	No	No	No
Sequential rear indicators	Yes	No	No	No
Rear fog light	Yes	No	No	No
Front trunk (50 L)	Yes	No	No	No
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen	Yes	No	No	No
Smart trunk	No	No	Yes	Yes
LED rear fog lamp	No	No	Yes	No
Full-size spare wheel	No	No	Yes	No
Rear door side curtains	No	No	No	Yes
Auto child lock	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	8/10	8.1/10	7.3/10	7.4/10

BYD Seal vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers

Which is cheaper, BYD Seal, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?

The Honda Civic is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh, the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore and the BYD Seal from Rs 1.48 crore.

Which is more powerful, BYD Seal, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?

The BYD Seal Dynamic is the most powerful (BYD Seal Dynamic: 201 hp; Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp; Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp).

Which has more boot space, BYD Seal, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L; BYD Seal Dynamic: 400 L).

Which has more safety features, BYD Seal, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?

The BYD Seal Dynamic has 7 airbags and 21 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda Civic Oriel has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are BYD Seal, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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