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BYD Seal 5 DM-i
BYD Seal 5 DM-i
Dynamic
₱948,000
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Toyota Hiace
Toyota Hiace
Cargo
₱1.195 Million
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BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Toyota Hiace Comparison

Find below the detailed Cars comparison of BYD Seal 5 DM-i and Toyota Hiace, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the BYD Seal 5 DM-i priced at ₱948,000, while Toyota Hiace is priced at ₱1.195 Million . If we compare the technical specifications, BYD Seal 5 DM-i houses 1499 engine whereas Toyota Hiace engine displacement stands at 2982.

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Overview: Seal 5 DM-i vs Hiace

Brand BYD Philippines Toyota Philippines
SRP* ₱948,000 BYD Seal 5 DM-i Price ₱1.195 Million Toyota Hiace Price
Variant Seal 5 DM-i Dynamic Hiace Cargo
User Rating 4.5 Seal 5 DM-i reviews 4.27 Hiace reviews
Fuel Type PHEV PHEV Cars in Philippines Diesel Diesel Cars in Philippines
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Sedan Sedan Cars in Philippines Van Van Cars in Philippines

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Power 105 hp 134 hp
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 2982 cc
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
AC Charging (0-100%) In 3-3.5 Hours -
Battery Capacity 8.3 kWh -
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.5/5
4 reviews
4.27/5
82 reviews
Design
5  
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Comfort
5  
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Performance
5  
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Safety
5  
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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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    Japheth May 26, 2025 for BYD Seal 5 DM-i

From The Experts

Things we like

Efficient and high-tech powertrain

Comfortable ride quality and seats 

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Huge passenger space with immense headroom 

Smooth transmission 

Charging points on all rows 

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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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Light-colored upholstery will age quick

Absence of sped-sensing door locks

Small coverage area of backup camera

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 450 L --
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 48 L 70 L
Front Tread 1580 mm 1470 mm
Rear Tread 1590 mm 1465 mm
Kerb Weight 1515 kg --
Length 4780 mm 4695 mm
Width 1837 mm 1695 mm
Height 1495 mm 1980 mm
Wheel Base 2718 mm 2570 mm
Ground Clearance 160 mm 185 mm
Turning Radius 5.5 m 5.0 m
No Of Doors 4 4
Seating Capacity 5 seats 3 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 3.0L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Secondary Engine Fuel Type Electric --
Portable Charging Cable Yes --
Fuel Supply System -- CRDi
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Compression Ratio -- 16.0:1
Emission Norm Compliance -- Euro 4
Bore X Stroke -- 92.0 x 103.0
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Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 2982 cc
Power 105 hp 134 hp
Torque 135 Nm 300 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 -- 3400 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 1200-2400 RPM
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Steering

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

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Drums
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Leaf spring
Shock Absorbers Type -- Coil Spring

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Gear Box -- 5-Speed

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes No
Wheel Covers No Yes
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 15 Inch
Tyre Size 225/60 R16 195 R15
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R16 R15
Spare Tyre Size -- 195 R15
Spare Tyre Material -- Steel
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Ebd Yes --
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes --
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes No
Side Airbag-Front Yes No
Side Airbag-Rear Yes No
Knee Airbags Yes No
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes No
Child Safety Locks Yes No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes No
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Auto Dimming Auto Dimming --
Front Parking Sensors Yes No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Camera Yes No
360 Camera No No
Emergency Stop Signal Yes --
Downhill Assist Control Yes No
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes No
Electric Parking Brake Yes No
Blind Spot monitor Yes No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Terrain Response Yes --
Driver Airbag -- Yes
Passenger Airbag -- Yes
Park Assist -- No
Side Impact Beams -- Yes
Lane Departure Warning System -- No
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Security

Central Locking Yes --
Power Door Locks Yes --
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm 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 No
Drive Mode Economy, Normal, Sport Economy, Normal, Sport --
Central Console Armrest Yes --
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Front Front
Cup Holders-Front Yes --
Cup Holders-Rear No --
Keyless Entry Yes --
Cruise Control Yes No
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes --
Rear Reading Lamp Yes No
Vanity Mirror Yes --
Trunk Light Yes --
Automatic Headlamps Yes No
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes No
Wireless Charger No No
Ventilated Front Seats -- No
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No
Adaptive Cruise Control -- No
Memory Seats -- 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 No
No Of Speakers 6 6 2 2
Navigation System Yes No
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes --
Integrated 2DIN Audio No Yes
Voice Control Yes No
Touch Screen Yes No
CD Player -- Yes
DVD Player -- 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 --
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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 --
Electric Adjustable Seats No No
Heated Seats - Front Yes No
Heated Seats - Rear Yes No
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest No No
Leather Seats Yes No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes No
Folding Table Rear No No
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather --
Seat Lumbar Support -- No
Fabric Upholstery -- Yes
Foldable Rear Seat -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror No No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes No
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Window Defogger Yes --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights LED LED --
Taillight Type LED LED --
Headlamps Washer Yes No
Fog Lights Rear LED LED --
Roof Carrier No No
Sun Roof No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Tinted Glass Yes --
Rain Sensing Wiper -- No
Rear Window Wiper -- No
Rear Window Washer -- No
Rear Spoiler -- No
Moon Roof -- No
Removable Convertible Top -- No
Side Stepper -- No
Chrome Grille -- No
Chrome Garnish -- No
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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display -- No

Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Toyota Hiace FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Toyota Hiace?

Seal 5 DM-i is priced at ₱948,000 and Hiace is priced at ₱1.195 Million. 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 Toyota Hiace?

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has power of 105 hp with 135 Nm torque and Toyota Hiace has power of 134 hp with 300 Nm torque. Thus making Hiace 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 Hiace?

The Seal 5 DM-i comes with a ground clearance of 160 mm , on the other hand the Hiace comes with a ground clearance of 185 mm , hence the Toyota Hiace 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 Toyota Hiace?

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

Hiace safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams and Engine Check Warning

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

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

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

Hiace comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater and Power Windows Front

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

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Which is bigger Seal 5 DM-i or Hiace?

The Seal 5 DM-i dimensions are 4780 mm length, 1837 mm width, 1495 mm height while the Hiace dimensions are 4695 mm length, 1695 mm width, 1980 mm height. Hence, the Seal 5 DM-i is more longer, Seal 5 DM-i is more wider and Hiace 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 Hiace

Huge passenger space with immense headroom 

Smooth transmission 

Charging points on all rows 

Things we don't like in Hiace

Light-colored upholstery will age quick

Absence of sped-sensing door locks

Small coverage area of backup camera

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