BYD Sealion 7 vs Subaru Outback
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BYD Sealion 7 and the Subaru Outback 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 Sealion 7
AWD Performance variant
- SRP
- ₱2,588,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱45,036
Photo: Motor Image Pilipinas (Subaru Philippines), via subaru.asia.
Subaru Outback
2.5 i-Touring EyeSight variant
- SRP
- ₱2,580,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱44,897
How they differ
- The Subaru Outback is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱2,580,000, which is ₱8,000 (0%) below the BYD Sealion 7 at ₱2,588,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Outback is estimated at ₱44,897 a month against ₱45,036 for the Sealion 7, a difference of ₱139 a month.
- The Sealion 7 makes more power (530 PS against 188 PS for the Outback).
- The Sealion 7 has more torque (690 Nm against 245 Nm for the Outback).
- The Outback sits higher off the ground (213 mm against 163 mm for the Sealion 7).
- They differ in powertrain: the Sealion 7 has a battery-electric powertrain, the Outback a combustion engine.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BYD Sealion 7AWD Performance, ₱2,588,000 | Subaru Outback2.5 i-Touring EyeSight, ₱2,580,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Dual motor: front squirrel-cage induction asynchronous motor (218 PS, 310 Nm), rear permanent magnet synchronous motor (318 PS, 380 Nm) | 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve direct-injection petrol |
| Displacement (differs) | n/a | 2498 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 530 PS | 188 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 5800 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 690 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 3,400-4,600 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Direct fuel injection |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 13.7 km/L |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 82.6 kWh | n/a |
| Battery type (differs) | BYD Blade Battery (lithium iron phosphate) | n/a |
| Electric range (differs) | 542 km | n/a |
| Range test cycle (differs) | NEDC | n/a |
| Motor power (differs) | 390 kW | n/a |
| AC charging (differs) | 11 kW | n/a |
| DC fast charging (differs) | 150 kW | n/a |
| Charging time (differs) | DC 0.5 h from 30% to 80%; AC 16 h from 15% to 100% | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | n/a | Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual mode and paddle shifters |
| Drivetrain (differs) | All-wheel drive | Symmetrical AWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4830 mm | 4870 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1925 mm | 1875 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1620 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2930 mm | 2745 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 163 mm | 213 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 2340 kg | 1776 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.9 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 63 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 500 L | 522 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Double wishbone | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Multi-link | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | Ventilated and drilled disc | n/a |
| Rear brake (differs) | Ventilated disc | n/a |
| Tyres (differs) | 245/45 R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | 18" aluminium alloy (dark grey) |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist and brake override |
| Airbags (differs) | 9 | 8 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | 360-degree camera, head-up display, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, front and rear cross traffic alert and braking, lane departure assistance, blind spot detection, driver attention warning | EyeSight 4.0 with EyeSight Assist Monitor, Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking, Multi-view Monitor, Driver Monitoring System, Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Stability control (differs) | n/a | Vehicle Dynamics Control with Active Torque Vectoring |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen, 12-speaker Dynaudio audio | 11.6" HD touchscreen, 11 Harman Kardon speakers with subwoofer and 8-channel amplifier |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 10.25-inch LCD | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | LED | LED with auto-leveller and Steering Responsive Headlights |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart entry with keyless start, NFC card | Keyless access with push-button start |
| Other features (differs) | 58 L front trunk; Vehicle-to-Load (V2L); panoramic glass roof; power tailgate; ventilated front seats; top speed 215 km/h; 0-100 km/h in 4.5 s | Nappa leather seats, 10-way power driver's seat with memory, 8-way power passenger seat, power sunroof, hands-free power rear gate, dual-zone climate control, Dual Mode X-MODE, cross-bar roof rails |
| 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.