BYD Seal vs Subaru WRX
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BYD Seal and the Subaru WRX 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 Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BYD Cars Philippines, via bydcarsphilippines.com.
BYD Seal
Advanced variant
- SRP
- ₱2,098,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱36,509
Photo: Motor Image Pilipinas (Subaru Philippines), via subaru.asia.
Subaru WRX
2.4 CVT EyeSight variant
- SRP
- ₱2,888,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱50,257
How they differ
- The BYD Seal is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱2,098,000, which is ₱790,000 (27%) below the Subaru WRX at ₱2,888,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Seal is estimated at ₱36,509 a month against ₱50,257 for the WRX, a difference of ₱13,748 a month.
- The WRX makes more power (275 PS against 203 PS for the Seal).
- The WRX has more torque (350 Nm against 310 Nm for the Seal).
- The Seal is the longer vehicle (4,800 mm against 4,670 mm for the WRX).
- They differ in powertrain: the Seal has a battery-electric powertrain, the WRX a combustion engine.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BYD SealAdvanced, ₱2,098,000 | Subaru WRX2.4 CVT EyeSight, ₱2,888,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Permanent magnet synchronous motor, rear | 2.4L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve turbocharged petrol |
| Displacement (differs) | n/a | 2387 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 203 PS | 275 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 5600 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 310 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 2,000-5,200 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Direct injection, turbocharged |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 11.8 km/L |
| 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 | Subaru Performance Transmission (Sport Lineartronic CVT) with sports shifting control |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Rear-wheel drive | Symmetrical AWD (VTD-AWD) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4800 mm | 4670 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1875 mm | 1825 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1460 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2920 mm | 2675 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 120 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1922 kg | 1588 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.7 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 5 | n/a |
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 63 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 400 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Double wishbone | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Multi-link | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | Ventilated disc | n/a |
| Rear brake (differs) | Ventilated disc | n/a |
| Tyres (differs) | 225/50 R18 | 245/40R18 |
| Wheels (differs) | Alloy | 18" aluminium alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | n/a |
| Airbags (differs) | n/a | 8 |
| 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 | EyeSight 4.0: Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centring, Lane Departure Prevention, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking, rear view camera, Driver Monitoring System |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with traction control | Multi-mode Vehicle Dynamics Control with TRACK mode and Active Torque Vectoring |
| ASEAN NCAP rating (differs) | 5 stars (ASEAN NCAP, 2021-2025 protocol) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen, 10 speakers | 11.6" Full HD display premium audio |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 10.25-inch LCD | 4.2" LCD multi-information display with boost gauge |
| Headlight (differs) | Adaptive LED | LED with auto-leveller and Steering Responsive Headlights |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart entry with keyless start, NFC card | n/a |
| 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 | RECARO front seats, power sunroof, twin dual tail mufflers, trunk spoiler, SI-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) | 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.