BYD Seal vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Corolla

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Specification	BYD Seal Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove	Toyota Corolla Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.48 crore	Rs 1.14 crore	Rs 1.03 crore	Rs 60.99 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Hybrid	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	—	1580 cc	1999 cc	1600 cc
Engine power	—	104 hp	152 hp	120 hp
Engine torque	—	147 Nm	192 Nm	154 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)	DCT	Automatic	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	—
Length	4800 mm	4710 mm	4900 mm	—
Width	1875 mm	1825 mm	1860 mm	—
Height	1460 mm	1430 mm	1445 mm	—
Wheelbase	2920 mm	2720 mm	2840 mm	—
Ground clearance	—	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)	205/55 R16	235/45R18	—
Warranty	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	4 years or 100,000 km	3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first
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	Attitude Black, Metal Stream Metallic, Super White, Celestite Gray, Strong Blue
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	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction control	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes	No	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	No	Yes	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No	No	No
Immobilizer	No	Yes	No	No
Security alarm	No	Yes	No	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	Yes	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	No	No	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes	Yes	No
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	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power steering	No	Yes	Yes	No
Central locking	No	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Remote engine start	No	Yes	No	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	Yes	No	No
Tilt steering	No	Yes	No	No
Telescopic steering	No	Yes	No	No
Paddle shifters	No	No	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	Yes	No
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Drive modes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	No	Yes	No	No
Heated front seats	No	Yes	No	No
Leather seats	No	Yes	Yes	No
60:40 split rear seats	No	No	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	Yes	No
Sunroof	No	Yes	No	No
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	No	No
Apple CarPlay	No	No	Yes	No
Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	No	No
USB ports	Yes	No	Yes	No
USB Type-C ports	Yes	Yes	No	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
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	No
Automatic headlights	No	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes	No	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	No	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	Yes	Yes	No
LED rear fog lamp	No	Yes	No	No
Full-size spare wheel	No	Yes	No	No
Rear door side curtains	No	No	Yes	No
Auto child lock	No	No	Yes	No
Verdict
Expert rating	8/10	7.3/10	7.4/10	7.6/10

BYD Seal vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Corolla: quick answers

Which is cheaper, BYD Seal, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Corolla?

The Toyota Corolla is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Toyota Corolla from Rs 60.99 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, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Corolla?

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; Toyota Corolla 1.6 MT: 120 hp).

Which has more boot space, BYD Seal, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Corolla?

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, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Corolla?

The BYD Seal Dynamic has 7 airbags and 21 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features and the Toyota Corolla 1.6 MT has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are BYD Seal, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Corolla 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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