BYD Seagull vs MG 4 Urban
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BYD Seagull and the MG 4 Urban as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mobility Access Philippines Ventures, Inc. (BYD Cars Philippines), an ACMobility company and SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BYD Cars Philippines, via bydcarsphilippines.com.
BYD Seagull
GLX variant
- SRP
- ₱968,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,845
Photo: MG Motor Philippines, via mgmotor.com.ph.
MG 4 Urban
All-New MG4 Urban variant
- SRP
- ₱1,198,888
- Est. monthly
- ₱20,863
How they differ
- The BYD Seagull is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱968,000, which is ₱230,888 (19%) below the MG 4 Urban at ₱1,198,888.
- On installment at our default terms, the Seagull is estimated at ₱16,845 a month against ₱20,863 for the 4 Urban, a difference of ₱4,018 a month.
- The 4 Urban makes more power (150 PS against 75 PS for the Seagull).
- The 4 Urban has more torque (250 Nm against 135 Nm for the Seagull).
- The 4 Urban claims the longer range (403 km against 300 km for the Seagull).
- The 4 Urban has the larger battery (42.8 kWh against 30 kWh for the Seagull).
- The 4 Urban is the longer vehicle (4,395 mm against 3,780 mm for the Seagull).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BYD SeagullGLX, ₱968,000 | MG 4 UrbanAll-New MG4 Urban, ₱1,198,888 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Permanent magnet synchronous motor, front | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Max power (differs) | 75 PS | 150 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 30 kWh | 42.8 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | BYD Blade Battery (lithium iron phosphate) | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) |
| Electric range (differs) | 300 km | 403 km |
| Range test cycle | NEDC | NEDC |
| Motor power (differs) | 55 kW | 110 kW |
| AC charging | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| DC fast charging (differs) | 30 kW | 82 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | DC 0.5 h from 30% to 80%; AC 5 h from 0% to 100% | AC 20 to 100% in 7.5 hours; DC 20 to 80% in 35 minutes |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | n/a | Single-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Front-wheel drive | FWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 3780 mm | 4395 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1715 mm | 1842 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1580 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 120 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1160 kg | n/a |
| Turning radius (differs) | 4.95 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 230 L | 480 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam | Torsion beam |
| Front brake | Ventilated disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Solid disc | Disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 175/55 R16 | 195/60 R16 |
| Wheels (differs) | Alloy | 16-inch alloy with two-tone aero cover |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | n/a |
| Airbags (differs) | 4 | 6 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Rear-view camera, 3 rear parking sensors, cruise control | n/a |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with traction control | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen | 12.8-inch touchscreen |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth | Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 7-inch LCD | 7-inch TFT digital display |
| Headlight (differs) | LED projector | Automatic projector LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart entry with push-button start | Smart entry |
| Other features (differs) | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L); wireless phone charger; top speed 130 km/h; 0-50 km/h in 4.9 s | Vehicle-to-load, one-pedal drive |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 6 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
| Battery warranty (differs) | 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first (minimum 70% state of health) | 8 years or 160,000 km |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.