BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Honda City
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BYD Seal 5 DM-i and the Honda City 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 Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BYD Cars Philippines, via bydcarsphilippines.com.
BYD Seal 5 DM-i
Essential variant
- SRP
- ₱948,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,497
Photo: Honda Cars Philippines, via hondaphil.com.
Honda City
1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING variant
- SRP
- ₱998,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,367
How they differ
- The BYD Seal 5 DM-i is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱948,000, which is ₱50,000 (5%) below the Honda City at ₱998,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Seal 5 DM-i is estimated at ₱16,497 a month against ₱17,367 for the City, a difference of ₱870 a month.
- The Seal 5 DM-i makes more power (163 PS against 121 PS for the City).
- The Seal 5 DM-i has more torque (210 Nm against 145 Nm for the City).
- The Seal 5 DM-i is the longer vehicle (4,780 mm against 4,577 mm for the City).
- The City sits higher off the ground (134 mm against 120 mm for the Seal 5 DM-i).
- They differ in powertrain: the Seal 5 DM-i has a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the City a combustion engine.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BYD Seal 5 DM-iEssential, ₱948,000 | Honda City1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING, ₱998,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | BYD 5th-generation Super DM-i plug-in hybrid with permanent magnet synchronous motor | DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder, 16-valve |
| Displacement (differs) | n/a | 1498 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 163 PS | 121 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 6600 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 210 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 4,300 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 7.42 kWh | n/a |
| Battery type (differs) | BYD Blade Battery (lithium iron phosphate) | n/a |
| Electric range (differs) | 55 km | n/a |
| Range test cycle (differs) | NEDC (electric only) | n/a |
| Motor power (differs) | 120 kW | n/a |
| AC charging (differs) | 3.3 kW | n/a |
| Charging time (differs) | AC 2.5 h from 15% to 100% | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | n/a | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4780 mm | 4577 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1837 mm | 1748 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1515 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2718 mm | 2600 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 120 mm | 134 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1475 kg | 1099 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.5 m | 5 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 65 L | 40 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 522 L | 519 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 | Drum |
| Tyres (differs) | 225/60 R16 | 185/60 R15 84H |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | 15 x 6J Silver Paint Alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | ABS with EBD | ABS with EBD |
| Airbags (differs) | 2 | 4 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Rear-view camera, 4 rear parking sensors, cruise control | Honda SENSING: adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with traction control | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 10.1-inch touchscreen | 8-inch Touchscreen Audio |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 8.8-inch display | 4.2-inch Full Color TFT Meter with White & Green Ambient Light |
| Headlight (differs) | LED | Full LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | Keyless entry with push-button start | Keyless Entry |
| Other features (differs) | Combined range up to 1,600 km; top speed 180 km/h; 0-100 km/h in 8.8 s. Urethane steering wheel, fabric seats, 4 speakers | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 6 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first | 5 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first (Honda Secure Plus extended warranty) |
| Battery warranty (differs) | 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first (minimum 70% state of health) | n/a |
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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.