BYD SEALION 7 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: which should you buy?
The full picture
The BYD SEALION 7 starts at ₹41.90L against the Hyundai IONIQ 5's ₹55.71L ex-showroom, so it is ₹13.81L cheaper to get into.
They run together up to ₹55.71L, where the IONIQ 5 tops out. Past that only the SEALION 7 has anything left to sell you, up to ₹55.90L.
Same money, which car?
Take ₹55.71L to both showrooms and you come out with the SEALION 7 Limited Edition at ₹50.60L or the IONIQ 5 Long Range RWD at ₹55.71L, the SEALION 7 leaving ₹5.11L of that in your pocket.
Our take
- Choose the BYD SEALION 7 Limited Edition if
- You would rather keep the ₹5.11L, and the EV running costs seal itOnly one here with11 airbagshead-up display15.6" touchscreen
- Choose the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Long Range RWD if
- You want the longest legs here, 690 km between chargesOnly one here withdrive modesauto headlamps
SEALION 7 vs IONIQ 5, on paper
| Spec | BYD SEALION 7 | Hyundai IONIQ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹41.90L to ₹55.90L | ₹55.71L |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Body type | Electric SUV | Electric Crossover SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuels | Electric | Electric |
| Boot | 500 litres | 527 litres |
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,655 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Turning radius | 5.85 m | - |
| Warranty | 6 years or 1,50,000 km | 3 years |
The working behind our take
Here is everything that fed that read.
- PowerThe SEALION 7 Limited Edition is the strongest of the two at 312.7 PS
- Trade-offIONIQ 5 Long Range RWDairbags (11 against 6)head-up displaytouchscreen (15.6" against 12.3")
The full story
Engine or equipment, and only you can price that: the IONIQ 5 Long Range RWD asks ₹5.11L more for about 123 km further between charges, at 690 km of claimed range against 567 km and 8.2 km/kWh against 6.9 km/kWh, 18.8 percent thriftier, but the BYD SEALION 7 Limited Edition costs less and has the stronger engine, at 312.7 PS against 228.5 PS. The useful extras on top: drive modes and auto headlamps. The rest of the additions are minor trim.
- The SEALION 7 Limited Edition is the strongest of the two at 312.7 PS
- Going to the IONIQ 5 Long Range RWD, you give up airbags (11 against 6), head-up display and touchscreen (15.6" against 12.3"), which the SEALION 7 Limited Edition keeps
Whichever you pick, the variant is where the money goes
SEALION 7 vs IONIQ 5: the questions people ask
- Is the BYD SEALION 7 or the Hyundai IONIQ 5 cheaper?
- The BYD SEALION 7, by ₹13.81L: it starts at ₹41.90L against ₹55.71L ex-showroom for the IONIQ 5. Both run well past that, so what you actually pay depends on the variant.
- BYD SEALION 7 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: which gives you more for the same money?
- At ₹55.71L it is the SEALION 7 Limited Edition against the IONIQ 5 Long Range RWD. Engine or equipment, and only you can price that: the IONIQ 5 Long Range RWD asks ₹5.11L more for about 123 km further between charges, at 690 km of claimed range against 567 km and 8.2 km/kWh against 6.9 km/kWh, 18.8 percent thriftier, but the BYD SEALION 7 Limited Edition costs less and has the stronger engine, at 312.7 PS against 228.5 PS. The useful extras on top: drive modes and auto headlamps. The rest of the additions are minor trim.
Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice. Specifications are compiled from public sources; always confirm with a dealer before buying.