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

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Specification	Hyundai Sonata Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove	BYD Seal Remove	Toyota Corolla Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.03 crore	Rs 1.14 crore	Rs 1.48 crore	Rs 60.99 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Hybrid	Electric	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	—	Petrol
Engine	1999 cc	1580 cc	—	1600 cc
Engine power	152 hp	104 hp	—	120 hp
Engine torque	192 Nm	147 Nm	—	154 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	1.32 kWh	61.44 kWh	—
Electric range	—	—	510 km	—
Electric motor power	—	32 kW	150 kW	—
Electric motor torque	—	170 Nm	310 Nm	—
AC charging	—	—	7 kW	—
DC fast charging	—	—	110 kW	—
Charging port	—	—	CCS2	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	139 hp	—	—
Transmission	Automatic	DCT	Single-speed (electric)	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	—
Length	4900 mm	4710 mm	4800 mm	—
Width	1860 mm	1825 mm	1875 mm	—
Height	1445 mm	1430 mm	1460 mm	—
Wheelbase	2840 mm	2720 mm	2920 mm	—
Ground clearance	—	150 mm	—	—
Fuel tank	60 L	42 L	—	—
Boot space	510 L	402 L	400 L	—
Tyre size	235/45R18	205/55 R16	225/50 R18 (Dynamic), 235/45 R19 (Premium)	—
Warranty	4 years or 100,000 km	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Cosmos Black, Atlantis Grey, Aurora White, Arctic Blue	Attitude Black, Metal Stream Metallic, Super White, Celestite Gray, Strong Blue
Safety
Airbags	2	2	7	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	No	No	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	No	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	Yes	Yes	No	No
360-degree camera	No	No	Yes	No
Immobilizer	No	Yes	No	No
Security alarm	No	Yes	No	No
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	Yes	No	No
Seat belt reminder	No	No	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	Yes	No	No
Adaptive cruise control	No	No	Yes	No
Forward collision warning	No	No	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	No	No	Yes	No
Lane departure warning	No	No	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	No	No	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	No	No	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	No	No	Yes	No
Traffic sign recognition	No	No	Yes	No
Auto high beam	No	No	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	No	No	Yes	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	Yes	Yes	No	No
Central locking	Yes	Yes	No	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Remote engine start	No	Yes	No	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes	Yes	No
Tilt steering	No	Yes	No	No
Telescopic steering	No	Yes	No	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	No	No	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	Yes	No	No
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	No	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	Yes	Yes	No	No
60:40 split rear seats	Yes	No	No	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	No	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	No	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	Yes	No
Sunroof	No	Yes	No	No
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	No	No	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	No	Yes	No
USB Type-C ports	No	Yes	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Premium sound system	No	No	Yes	No
Electric & charging
Regenerative braking	No	No	Yes	No
DC fast charging	No	No	Yes	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	No	Yes	No
Heat pump	No	No	Yes	No
Portable charger included	No	No	Yes	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	No	Yes	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	No	Yes	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	No	No	Yes	No
Other
Rear door side curtains	Yes	No	No	No
Smart trunk	Yes	Yes	No	No
Auto child lock	Yes	No	No	No
LED rear fog lamp	No	Yes	No	No
Full-size spare wheel	No	Yes	No	No
Driver far-side airbag	No	No	Yes	No
Door open warning	No	No	Yes	No
Front cross traffic alert and brake	No	No	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic brake	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic hidden door handles	No	No	Yes	No
NFC card key	No	No	Yes	No
Sequential rear indicators	No	No	Yes	No
Rear fog light	No	No	Yes	No
Front trunk (50 L)	No	No	Yes	No
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen	No	No	Yes	No
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	7.3/10	8/10	7.6/10

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

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

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features, the BYD Seal Dynamic has 7 airbags and 21 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 Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, BYD Seal 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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