Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs BYD Sealion 7

CarWale brings you comparison of Hyundai Ioniq 5 and BYD Sealion 7. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 price is Rs. 55.70 Lakh and BYD Sealion 7 price is Rs. 49.40 Lakh.

Ioniq 5 RWD 84.0 kWh vs Sealion 7 Premium 2WD 82.6 kWh Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Ioniq 5	Sealion 7
Price	Rs. 55.70 Lakh	Rs. 49.40 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	-
Power	225 bhp	308 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric

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Hyundai Ioniq 5

RWD 84.0 kWh

Rs. 55.70 Lakh

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BYD Sealion 7

Premium 2WD 82.6 kWh

Rs. 49.40 Lakh

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Hyundai Ioniq 5

RWD 84.0 kWh

BYD Sealion 7

Premium 2WD 82.6 kWh

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Battery	Lithium Ion, 84 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Lithium Ion, 82.56 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Rear Axle)	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Rear Axle)
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	225 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		380 Nm
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		215
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		567
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 18 mins	150 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	10 - 100 % : 7 hrs 35 mins, 11 kW charger	11 kW charger
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson strut	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Multi-Link
Advanced Suspension Features
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres		Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.85
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R20	235 / 50 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R20	255 / 45 R19
Wheels	Aero Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only, Vehicle Detection (4-Wheeler & 2-Wheeler), Pedestrian Detection, Junction Turning Detection & Oncoming Vehicle Detection	Warning only
ADAS	Level 2
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	11 Airbags
Automatic Emergency Braking	4-Wheeler, 2-Wheeler & Pedestrian
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Centering Assist	Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor with Warning & Collision Avoidance and Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning & Collision Avoidance	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Heated ORVM
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Multi-collision Brake
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive with Stop and Go	Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front, Rear & Side	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen - Rear
Stop Lamp	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Hands-Free	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	15.6" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	8 Bose Premium Speakers	12 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired + Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front (Cooled)	Front Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Dark Pebble Gray)
Wrappings		Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
App Details	Hyundai Bluelink App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Distance to Empty & Instantaneous Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Gear Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Gravity Gold Matte	Cosmos Black
	Optic White	Aurora White
	Midnight Black Pearl	Atlantis Gray
	Titan Grey	Shark Gray

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

3 Ratings

3.8/5

10 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.3Performance	4.0Comfort
	3.8Value for Money	4.1Performance
	5.0Comfort	5.0Fuel Economy
		4.1Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Hyundai Ioniq Automatic: The Perfect Blend of Comfort and Efficiency

The Hyundai Ioniq Automatic is an excellent choice for drivers looking for a comfortable, fuel-efficient, and technology-packed sedan. Its smooth automatic transmission and refined powertrain make city driving effortless, while the suspension provides a comfortable ride on highways and urban roads alike. The cabin is spacious and well-built, featuring a modern dashboard, quality materials, and a user-friendly infotainment system with smartphone connectivity. Safety is another strong point, with multiple airbags, stability control, and advanced driver-assistance features available in many variants.

Worst Service and Parts Unavailability

You will have to park your car in their garage for 60 days for a minor repair or any accidental damage. Being a premium car, it is not worth getting this kind of service. Think twice before purchasing one. I have put my detailed review on the Kun BYD Coimbatore Google review page.

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BYD Sealion 7 First Drive Review

By Haji Chakralwale17 Feb 2025

The BYD Sealion 7 is the newest addition to the brand’s stable for India. Think of it as the SUV version of the popular Seal sedan, bringing along all that great design.

Ioniq 5 comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4655 mm * 1890 mm * 1625 mm	4830 mm * 1925 mm * 1620 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	3000	2930
Kerb Weight (kg)		2225

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace		500 L
Frunk Storage (litres)	57

Regenerative Braking
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)
Charger Connection Type	CCS2
Portable EV Charging Cable
Charger Included with Vehicle	Home Charger – AC Wall Box, Portable Charger

Sunroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black
Body Kit
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders