BYD Seal vs Hyundai Sonata vs Dongfeng 007

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Specification	BYD Seal Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove	Dongfeng 007 Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.48 crore	Rs 1.03 crore	Rs 1.19 crore
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Petrol	Electric
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	—
Engine	—	1999 cc	—
Engine power	—	152 hp	—
Engine torque	—	192 Nm	—
Battery & charging
Battery	61.44 kWh	—	58.4 kWh
Electric range	510 km	—	550 km
Electric motor power	150 kW	—	160 kW
Electric motor torque	310 Nm	—	310 Nm
AC charging	7 kW	—	—
DC fast charging	110 kW	—	—
Charging port	CCS2	—	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	Automatic	Single-speed (electric)
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5
Length	4800 mm	4900 mm	4880 mm
Width	1875 mm	1860 mm	1895 mm
Height	1460 mm	1445 mm	1460 mm
Wheelbase	2920 mm	2840 mm	2915 mm
Ground clearance	—	—	163 mm
Fuel tank	—	60 L	—
Boot space	400 L	510 L	—
Tyre size	225/50 R18 (Dynamic), 235/45 R19 (Premium)	235/45R18	235/45 R19 (18-inch wheels on some versions)
Warranty	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	4 years or 100,000 km	—
Colours	Cosmos Black, Atlantis Grey, Aurora White, Arctic Blue	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	White, Black, Golden, Purple, Grey
Safety
Airbags	7	2	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	Yes
ABS	No	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	Yes	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	Yes
Traction control	Yes	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes	No
Reverse camera	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No	Yes
Immobilizer	No	No	Yes
Speed-sensing door locks	No	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	No	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes	No
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No	Yes
Forward collision warning	Yes	No	Yes
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No	Yes
Lane departure warning	Yes	No	Yes
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	Yes
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No	Yes
Traffic sign recognition	Yes	No	Yes
Auto high beam	Yes	No	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	No	Yes	No
Central locking	No	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	No
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No	No
Paddle shifters	No	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	No
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	No
Drive modes	No	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	Yes	No
Leather seats	No	Yes	No
60:40 split rear seats	No	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	No
Power tailgate	No	No	Yes
Ambient lighting	No	No	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	No	Yes	Yes
Android Auto	No	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No	Yes
USB ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C ports	Yes	No	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Premium sound system	Yes	No	Yes
Electric & charging
Regenerative braking	Yes	No	No
DC fast charging	Yes	No	Yes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No	No
Heat pump	Yes	No	No
Portable charger included	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	No
Rear spoiler	No	No	Yes
Rear defogger	Yes	No	No
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No	No
Door open warning	Yes	No	No
Front cross traffic alert and brake	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No	No
Electronic hidden door handles	Yes	No	No
NFC card key	Yes	No	No
Sequential rear indicators	Yes	No	No
Rear fog light	Yes	No	No
Front trunk (50 L)	Yes	No	No
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen	Yes	No	No
Rear door side curtains	No	Yes	No
Smart trunk	No	Yes	No
Auto child lock	No	Yes	No
Leatherette seats	No	No	Yes
Ventilated driver seat	No	No	Yes
Frameless windows and hidden door handles	No	No	Yes
Door opening warning	No	No	Yes
Transparent chassis camera view	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	8/10	7.4/10	7.8/10

BYD Seal vs Hyundai Sonata vs Dongfeng 007: quick answers

Which is cheaper, BYD Seal, Hyundai Sonata and Dongfeng 007?

The Hyundai Sonata is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore, the Dongfeng 007 from Rs 1.19 crore and the BYD Seal from Rs 1.48 crore.

Which has the longer electric range, BYD Seal, Hyundai Sonata and Dongfeng 007?

The Dongfeng 007 Essence goes furthest on electricity (Dongfeng 007 Essence: 550 km; BYD Seal Dynamic: 510 km).

Which is more powerful, BYD Seal, Hyundai Sonata and Dongfeng 007?

The Dongfeng 007 Essence is the most powerful (Dongfeng 007 Essence: 215 hp; BYD Seal Dynamic: 201 hp; Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp).

Which has more boot space, BYD Seal, Hyundai Sonata and Dongfeng 007?

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

Which has more safety features, BYD Seal, Hyundai Sonata and Dongfeng 007?

The BYD Seal Dynamic has 7 airbags and 21 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features and the Dongfeng 007 Essence has 6 airbags and 21 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are BYD Seal, Hyundai Sonata and Dongfeng 007 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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