BYD Sealion 6 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Comparison

    BYD Sealion 6

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    Hyundai IONIQ 5

    2025 BYD
    Sealion 6
    vs
    2025 Hyundai
    IONIQ 5
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Excellent
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review
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    Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
    Based on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 EPIQ N LINE DSM AWD (84kWh)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Fuel Efficiency
    60L
    66 to 84 km
    NA
    Warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $42,990 - $52,990
    $69,800 - $110,383
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Far more liveable than many other new cars
    • Plug-in hybrid powertrain's EV range is excellent
    • Improved suspension calibration makes it a keener drive
    Misses
    • Styling mightn’t be to all tastes
    • Not as enthusiastic to drive as some rivals
    • Smaller boot than competitors and no spare wheel
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Easy to drive
    • Superb practicality
    • Digital mirrors now optional
    Misses
    • Pricier than rivals
    • N Line won't fool N-spotters
    • Frustrating safety features

    Colours Available

    The Ioniq 5 is available in the following paint finishes:

    • Atlas White (solid)
    • Galactic Grey Metallic
    • Phantom Black
    • Digital Teal-Green
    • Lucid Blue Mica
    • Gravity Gold (matte)

    Matte paint is a $1000 option.

    The interior is available in the following colourways:

    • Obsidian Black
    • Dove Grey/Dark Pebble Grey two-tone
    • Dove Grey/Dark Teal two-tone

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION-
    Size (cc)
    1497 - 1498-
    Size (L)
    1.5L-
    Cylinders
    4-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    160kW - 238kW125kW - 478kW
    Power RPM
    --
    Torque
    300Nm - 550Nm350Nm - 770Nm
    Torque RPM
    --
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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