BYD Seal vs Honda Civic
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BYD Seal and the Honda Civic 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
Advanced variant
- SRP
- ₱2,098,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱36,509
Photo: Honda Cars Philippines, via hondaphil.com.
Honda Civic
V Turbo CVT variant
- SRP
- ₱1,640,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱28,539
How they differ
- The Honda Civic is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,640,000, which is ₱458,000 (22%) below the BYD Seal at ₱2,098,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Civic is estimated at ₱28,539 a month against ₱36,509 for the Seal, a difference of ₱7,970 a month.
- The Seal makes more power (203 PS against 178 PS for the Civic).
- The Seal has more torque (310 Nm against 240 Nm for the Civic).
- The Seal is the longer vehicle (4,800 mm against 4,681 mm for the Civic).
- The Civic sits higher off the ground (134 mm against 120 mm for the Seal).
- They differ in powertrain: the Seal has a battery-electric powertrain, the Civic a combustion engine.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BYD SealAdvanced, ₱2,098,000 | Honda CivicV Turbo CVT, ₱1,640,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Permanent magnet synchronous motor, rear | DOHC VTEC Turbo 4-Cylinder, 16-valve |
| Displacement (differs) | n/a | 1498 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 203 PS | 178 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 6000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 1,700-4,500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 61.4 kWh | n/a |
| Battery type (differs) | BYD Blade Battery (lithium iron phosphate) | n/a |
| Electric range (differs) | 510 km | n/a |
| Range test cycle (differs) | NEDC | n/a |
| Motor power (differs) | 149 kW | n/a |
| AC charging (differs) | 7 kW | n/a |
| DC fast charging (differs) | 110 kW | n/a |
| Charging time (differs) | DC 0.5 h from 30% to 80%; AC 12 h from 0% to 100% | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | n/a | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4800 mm | 4681 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1875 mm | 1802 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1460 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2920 mm | 2735 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 120 mm | 134 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1922 kg | 1314 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.7 m | 5.4 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 47 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 400 L | 493 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Double wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front brake | Ventilated disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Ventilated disc | Disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 225/50 R18 | 215/50R17 91V |
| Wheels (differs) | Alloy | 17 x 7J |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | ABS with EBD | ABS with EBD |
| Airbags (differs) | n/a | 4 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | 360-degree camera, stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping and lane change assist, front and rear cross traffic alert and braking, blind spot detection | Honda SENSING: adaptive cruise control, low-speed follow, collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with traction control | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| ASEAN NCAP rating (differs) | 5 stars (ASEAN NCAP, 2021-2025 protocol) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen, 10 speakers | n/a |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth | Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 10.25-inch LCD | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | Adaptive LED | Full LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart entry with keyless start, NFC card | Smart entry with push start |
| Other features (differs) | 50 L front trunk; Vehicle-to-Load (V2L); panoramic glass roof; heat pump air conditioning; top speed 180 km/h; 0-100 km/h in 7.5 s | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 6 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first | n/a |
| 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.