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BYD Seal 5 DM-i
BYD Seal 5 DM-i
Dynamic
₱948,000
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Honda City
Honda City
1.5 E CVT Honda Sensing
₱973,000
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BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Honda City Comparison

Find below the detailed Cars comparison of BYD Seal 5 DM-i and Honda City, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the BYD Seal 5 DM-i priced at ₱948,000, while Honda City is priced at ₱973,000 . If we compare the technical specifications, BYD Seal 5 DM-i houses 1499 engine whereas Honda City engine displacement stands at 1498.

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Overview: Seal 5 DM-i vs City

Brand BYD Philippines Honda Philippines
SRP* ₱948,000 BYD Seal 5 DM-i Price ₱973,000 Honda City Price
Variant Seal 5 DM-i Dynamic City 1.5 E CVT Honda Sensing
User Rating 4.5 Seal 5 DM-i reviews 4.29 City reviews
Fuel Type PHEV PHEV Cars in Philippines Gasoline Gasoline Cars in Philippines
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Sedan Sedan Cars in Philippines Sedan Sedan Cars in Philippines

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Power 105 hp 119 hp
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 1498 cc
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
AC Charging (0-100%) In 3-3.5 Hours -
Battery Capacity 8.3 kWh -
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DP ₱189,600 MA : ₱16,263 x 60 Months Get Exclusive Promos DP ₱194,600 MA : ₱16,692 x 60 Months Get Exclusive Promos

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.5/5
4 reviews
4.29/5
63 reviews
Design
5  
5  
Comfort
5  
5  
Performance
5  
5  
Safety
5  
5  
User Review Comparison
  • A masterpiece of performance and versatility

    The BYD Seal 5 DM-i is a masterpiece of performance and versatility. What makes the BYD Seal 5 DM-i stand out is its ability to function as a 100% EV...

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    J
    Japheth May 26, 2025 for BYD Seal 5 DM-i
  • Competitively priced and feature-rich

    I’m really very satisfied with the performance of the Honda City. It is my first car, and I’m proud to say that it has offered much more than I...

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    S
    Samson Nov 26, 2025 for Honda City

From The Experts

Things we like

Efficient and high-tech powertrain

Comfortable ride quality and seats 

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Frugal yet powerful engine

Superb handling, among the best in class

Comfortable interior

 

 

 

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Things we don't like

Rear seat headroom feels restricted for taller people

No ADAS on offer

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No reverse parking camera

No air vents for rear passengers 

Lack of LED headlights

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 450 L 519 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 48 L 40 L
Front Tread 1580 mm --
Rear Tread 1590 mm --
Kerb Weight 1515 kg 1108 kg
Length 4780 mm 4580 mm
Width 1837 mm 1748 mm
Height 1495 mm 1467 mm
Wheel Base 2718 mm 2600 mm
Ground Clearance 160 mm 134 mm
Turning Radius 5.5 m 5.0 m
No Of Doors 4 4
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
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Engine Details

Battery Type BYD Blade Battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate) --
Battery Capacity 8.3 kWh --
Regenerative Braking Yes --
Number Of Motors 1 --
AC Charging (0-100%) In 3-3.5 Hours --
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous --
Engine 1.5L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 1.5L Gasoline Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Secondary Engine Fuel Type Electric --
Portable Charging Cable Yes --
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Emission Norm Compliance -- Euro 5
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Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 1498 cc
Power 105 hp 119 hp
Torque 135 Nm 145 Nm
Secondary Engine Max Power 177 hp --
Secondary Engine Max Torque 316 Nm --
Acceleration 7.9 s --
Top Speed 185 kmph --
RPM At Max Power -- 6600 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 4300 RPM
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Steering

Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Drums
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Gear Box -- Variable Speed
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- No

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes No
Wheel Covers No Yes
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch --
Tyre Size 225/60 R16 185/60 R15
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R16 R15
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes No
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear Yes No
Knee Airbags Yes --
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes --
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Auto Dimming Auto Dimming Yes
Front Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes No
360 Camera No --
Emergency Stop Signal Yes Yes
Downhill Assist Control Yes No
Front Impact Beams Yes --
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes No
Blind Spot monitor Yes --
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Terrain Response Yes --
Driver Airbag -- Yes
Passenger Airbag -- Yes
Park Assist -- No
Hill-Start Assist Control -- Yes
Side Impact Beams -- Yes
Lane Departure Warning System -- Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- Agile Handling Assist, Honda Sensing(Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Notification, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification) Agile Handling Assist, Honda Sensing(Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Notification, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification)
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Single Zone Single Zone No
Air Quality Control Yes No
Rear A/C Vents Yes No
Glove Box Cooling Yes No
Heater Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Front & Rear Front & Rear Front Front
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes --
Drive Mode Economy, Normal, Sport Economy, Normal, Sport --
Central Console Armrest Yes No
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes --
Cup Holders-Rear No No
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes --
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Trunk Light Yes --
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes No
Wireless Charger No --
Ventilated Front Seats -- No
Adaptive Cruise Control -- Yes
Memory Seats -- No
Anti-glare Mirrors -- No
Head-Up Display -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch --
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes No
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 6 6 4 4
Navigation System Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No Yes
Voice Control Yes No
Touch Screen Yes No
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 8.8 Inch 8.8 Inch 4.2 Inch 4.2 Inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No --
Heated Seats - Front Yes --
Heated Seats - Rear Yes --
Adjustable Headrest Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest No No
Leather Seats Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes No
Folding Table Rear No No
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Fabric Fabric
Seat Lumbar Support -- No
Foldable Rear Seat -- No
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror No No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes No
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Window Defogger Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer Yes No
Fog Lights Rear LED LED No
Roof Carrier No --
Sun Roof No --
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Tinted Glass Yes No
Remote Trunk Opener -- No
Rear Window Wiper -- No
Fog Lights Front -- No
Rear Spoiler -- No
Chrome Grille -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Honda City FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Honda City?

Seal 5 DM-i is priced at ₱948,000 and City is priced at ₱973,000. Hence Seal 5 DM-i is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Honda City?

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has power of 105 hp with 135 Nm torque and Honda City has power of 119 hp with 145 Nm torque. Thus making City the more powerful as compared to Seal 5 DM-i.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Seal 5 DM-i vs City?

The Seal 5 DM-i comes with a ground clearance of 160 mm , on the other hand the City comes with a ground clearance of 134 mm , hence the BYD Seal 5 DM-i has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Honda City?

Seal 5 DM-i safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Side Airbag-Rear, Knee Airbags, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Speed Sensing Door Locks and Terrain Response

City safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Lane Departure Warning System and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has higher number of sefety features than City, hence BYD Seal 5 DM-i is more safer than Honda City.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Seal 5 DM-i vs City?

Seal 5 DM-i comfort features: Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Glove Box Cooling, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps and Follow Me Home Headlamps

City comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror and Automatic Headlamps

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has higher number of comfort features than City, hence BYD Seal 5 DM-i is more comfortable than Honda City.

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Which is bigger Seal 5 DM-i or City?

The Seal 5 DM-i dimensions are 4780 mm length, 1837 mm width, 1495 mm height while the City dimensions are 4580 mm length, 1748 mm width, 1467 mm height. Hence, the Seal 5 DM-i is more longer, Seal 5 DM-i is more wider and Seal 5 DM-i is more higher.

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From The Experts

Key advantages and drawbacks at a glance
Things we like in Seal 5 DM-i

Efficient and high-tech powertrain

Comfortable ride quality and seats 

Things we don't like in Seal 5 DM-i

Rear seat headroom feels restricted for taller people

No ADAS on offer

Things we like in City

Frugal yet powerful engine

Superb handling, among the best in class

Comfortable interior

 

 

 

Things we don't like in City

No reverse parking camera

No air vents for rear passengers 

Lack of LED headlights

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