BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i and the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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 Chery Auto Philippines (United Asia Automotive Group, Inc.). Last verified .
Photo: BYD Cars Philippines, via bydcarsphilippines.com.
BYD Sealion 6 DM-i
Dynamic variant
- SRP
- ₱1,548,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,938
Photo: Chery Auto Philippines, via cheryauto.ph.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
2.0 AWD variant
- SRP
- ₱1,598,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱27,808
How they differ
- The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,548,000, which is ₱50,000 (3%) below the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro at ₱1,598,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Sealion 6 DM-i is estimated at ₱26,938 a month against ₱27,808 for the Tiggo 8 Pro, a difference of ₱870 a month.
- The Tiggo 8 Pro makes more power (257.6 PS against 217 PS for the Sealion 6 DM-i).
- The Tiggo 8 Pro has more torque (390 Nm against 300 Nm for the Sealion 6 DM-i).
- The Tiggo 8 Pro has the larger engine (2,000 cc against 1,500 cc for the Sealion 6 DM-i).
- The Tiggo 8 Pro seats 7, the Sealion 6 DM-i seats 5.
- They differ in powertrain: the Sealion 6 DM-i has a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Tiggo 8 Pro a combustion engine.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BYD Sealion 6 DM-iDynamic, ₱1,548,000 | Chery Tiggo 8 Pro2.0 AWD, ₱1,598,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Super DM-i plug-in hybrid: 1.5L high-efficiency generator engine with 197 PS permanent magnet synchronous motor | 2.0L TGDI turbocharged petrol direct injection |
| Displacement (differs) | 1500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 217 PS | 257.6 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 5500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 300 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 2,000 to 4,000 |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 18.3 kWh | n/a |
| Battery type (differs) | BYD Blade Battery (lithium iron phosphate) | n/a |
| Electric range (differs) | 100 km | n/a |
| Range test cycle (differs) | NEDC (electric only) | n/a |
| Motor power (differs) | 145 kW | n/a |
| AC charging (differs) | 6.6 kW | n/a |
| Charging time (differs) | AC 2.8 h from 15% to 100% | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | n/a | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Front-wheel drive | AWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4775 mm | 4722 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1670 mm | 1746 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2765 mm | 2710 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 180 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1865 kg | 1712 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.5 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 60 L | 51 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 552 L | 1179 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson strut | MacPherson independent |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Multi-link | Multi-link independent |
| Front brake (differs) | Ventilated disc | Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Solid disc | Disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 235/50 R19 | 235/55 R18 |
| Wheels (differs) | Alloy | 18-inch alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | ABS with EBD and emergency brake assist |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | 360-degree camera with see-through mode, rear parking sensors, cruise control | n/a |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Control with traction control | ESP with traction control and hill descent control |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 12.8-inch touchscreen, 6 speakers | 12.3-inch LCD touchscreen, 8 Sony speakers |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth | Apple CarPlay and QDLink for Android |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 12.3-inch LCD | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | LED | n/a |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart entry with keyless start, NFC card | Keyless entry with push start |
| Other features (differs) | Combined range up to 1,200 km; AC charging only; Vehicle-to-Load (V2L); panoramic sunroof; top speed 170 km/h; 0-100 km/h in 8 s | Panoramic sunroof, wireless charger, key-sensing power tailgate, dual-zone climate control |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 6 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first | 5 years or 150,000 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.