Honda Civic vs BYD Seal Comparison

    Honda Civic

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    BYD Seal

    2024 Honda
    Civic
    vs
    2024 BYD
    Seal
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
    0.0
    8.3
    8.1
    0.0
    Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV LX
    Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    40L - 47L
    168 to 418 km
    NA
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $23,790 - $74,100
    $49,888 - $68,798
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Great driving manners
    • Looks great inside and out
    • Clever cabin space
    Misses
    • Price is too high
    • No spare wheel
    • Limited rear headroom
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent value
    • Neck-snapping acceleration
    • Comfortable, refined manners
    Misses
    • Not tuned to be a sports sedan
    • Premium-spec makes more sense
    • Storage and charging off the pace

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)

    Colours Available

    The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:

    • Platinum White pearlescent
    • Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
    • Premium Crystal Red metallic
    • Premium Crystal Blue metallic

    The Type R is available in the following finishes:

    • Championship White
    • Sonic Grey
    • Crystal Black
    • Rally Red

    The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:

    • Arctic Blue
    • Atlantis Grey
    • Aurora White
    • Cosmos Black
    • Shark Grey

    Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.

    Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.

    The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJELECTRIC
    Size (cc)
    1498 - 1996-
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.8L, 1.5L0.0
    Induction
    INLINE 4, TURBO 4NOT APPLICABLE
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAMNOT APPLICABLE
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    104kW - 235kW150kW - 390kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 6500-
    Torque
    174Nm - 420Nm310Nm - 670Nm
    Torque RPM
    1700 - 4500-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.8 - 13.5-

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