Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs BYD Seal
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Hyundai Sonata
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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Elantra 1.6 Hybrid
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BYD Seal
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.03 crore | Rs 1.14 crore | Rs 1.48 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Hybrid | Electric | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | — | |
| Engine | 1999 cc | 1580 cc | — | |
| Engine power | 152 hp | 104 hp | — | |
| Engine torque | 192 Nm | 147 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) | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | No | |
| EBD | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake assist | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | No | |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | No | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Seat belt reminder | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Adaptive cruise control | No | No | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | No | No | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane departure warning | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Traffic sign recognition | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto high beam | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver attention alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | No | |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | No | Yes | No | |
| Telescopic steering | No | Yes | No | |
| Paddle shifters | Yes | No | No | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Auto hold | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Leather seats | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | No | No | |
| Android Auto | Yes | No | No | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Yes | |
| USB ports | Yes | No | Yes | |
| USB Type-C ports | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Premium sound system | No | No | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| Regenerative braking | No | No | Yes | |
| DC fast charging | No | No | Yes | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | No | Yes | |
| Heat pump | No | No | Yes | |
| Portable charger included | No | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | No | Yes | No | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear defogger | No | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Rear door side curtains | Yes | No | No | |
| Smart trunk | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Auto child lock | Yes | No | No | |
| LED rear fog lamp | No | Yes | No | |
| Full-size spare wheel | No | Yes | No | |
| Driver far-side airbag | No | No | Yes | |
| Door open warning | No | No | Yes | |
| Front cross traffic alert and brake | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic brake | No | No | Yes | |
| Electronic hidden door handles | No | No | Yes | |
| NFC card key | No | No | Yes | |
| Sequential rear indicators | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear fog light | No | No | Yes | |
| Front trunk (50 L) | No | No | Yes | |
| Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs BYD Seal: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and BYD Seal?
The Hyundai Sonata is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: 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 and BYD Seal?
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).
Which has more boot space, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and BYD Seal?
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 and BYD Seal?
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 and the BYD Seal Dynamic has 7 airbags and 21 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 and BYD Seal 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.
