BYD Seal vs Hyundai Sonata

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Specification	BYD Seal	Hyundai Sonata
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.48 crore	Rs 1.03 crore
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol
Engine	—	1999 cc
Engine power	—	152 hp
Engine torque	—	192 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	61.44 kWh	—
Electric range	510 km	—
Electric motor power	150 kW	—
Electric motor torque	310 Nm	—
AC charging	7 kW	—
DC fast charging	110 kW	—
Charging port	CCS2	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5
Length	4800 mm	4900 mm
Width	1875 mm	1860 mm
Height	1460 mm	1445 mm
Wheelbase	2920 mm	2840 mm
Fuel tank	—	60 L
Boot space	400 L	510 L
Tyre size	225/50 R18 (Dynamic), 235/45 R19 (Premium)	235/45R18
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
Safety
Airbags	7	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No
ABS	No	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	Yes
Traction control	Yes	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	No	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	Yes
Seat belt reminder	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No
Lane departure warning	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No
Traffic sign recognition	Yes	No
Auto high beam	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes
Power steering	No	Yes
Central locking	No	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	No	Yes
Electric parking brake	No	Yes
Auto hold	Yes	Yes
Drive modes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	Yes
Leather seats	No	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	No	Yes
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	No	Yes
Android Auto	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C ports	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes
Premium sound system	Yes	No
Electric & charging
Regenerative braking	Yes	No
DC fast charging	Yes	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No
Heat pump	Yes	No
Portable charger included	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No
Rear defogger	Yes	No
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No
Door open warning	Yes	No
Front cross traffic alert and brake	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No
Electronic hidden door handles	Yes	No
NFC card key	Yes	No
Sequential rear indicators	Yes	No
Rear fog light	Yes	No
Front trunk (50 L)	Yes	No
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen	Yes	No
Rear door side curtains	No	Yes
Smart trunk	No	Yes
Auto child lock	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	8/10	7.4/10

BYD Seal vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the BYD Seal or the Hyundai Sonata?

The Hyundai Sonata is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.03 crore ex-factory, Rs 44.6 lakh less than the BYD Seal, which starts at Rs 1.48 crore.

Which is more powerful, the BYD Seal or the Hyundai Sonata?

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

Which has more boot space, the BYD Seal or the Hyundai Sonata?

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, the BYD Seal or the Hyundai Sonata?

The BYD Seal Dynamic has 7 airbags and 21 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 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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