BYD Seal 5 DM-i
BYD Seal 5 DM-i
Dynamic
₱948,000
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Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4
2.5L XLE HEV CVT
₱2.052 Million
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BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison

Find below the detailed Cars comparison of BYD Seal 5 DM-i and Toyota RAV4, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the BYD Seal 5 DM-i priced at ₱948,000, while Toyota RAV4 is priced at ₱2.052 Million . If we compare the technical specifications, BYD Seal 5 DM-i houses 1499 engine whereas Toyota RAV4 engine displacement stands at 2487.

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Overview: Seal 5 DM-i vs RAV4

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Power 105 hp 176 hp
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 2487 cc
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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
4.06/5
36 reviews
Design
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4  
Comfort
5  
4  
Performance
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Safety
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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
  • Subpar assembly, poor quality interior

    I purchased a brand new Toyota RAV4 last year, but I’m really very disappointed with it. From Toyota, I expected better quality. The assembly feels...

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    Dranreb Nov 24, 2025 for Toyota RAV 4

From The Experts

Things we like

Efficient and high-tech powertrain

Comfortable ride quality and seats 

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Abundant interior space

Stylish design

Engaging driving demeanor

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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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Coarse sounding engine

Insulation is not good

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 450 L --
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 48 L 55 L
Front Tread 1580 mm --
Rear Tread 1590 mm --
Kerb Weight 1515 kg --
Length 4780 mm 4600 mm
Width 1837 mm 1855 mm
Height 1495 mm 1685 mm
Wheel Base 2718 mm 2690 mm
Ground Clearance 160 mm 213 mm
Turning Radius 5.5 m --
No Of Doors 4 5
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 2.5L Gasoline Engine, in-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Secondary Engine Fuel Type Electric Electric
Portable Charging Cable Yes --
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
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Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 2487 cc
Power 105 hp 176 hp
Torque 135 Nm 221 Nm
Secondary Engine Max Power 177 hp 118 hp
Secondary Engine Max Torque 316 Nm --
Acceleration 7.9 s --
Top Speed 185 kmph --
RPM At Max Power -- 5700 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 3600-5200 RPM
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Steering

Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable
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 Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Double Wishbone

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Gear Box -- Variable Speed
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 225/60 R16 225/65 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R16 R17
Spare Tyre Size -- 225/65 R17
Spare Tyre Material -- Alloy
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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 Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear Yes --
Knee Airbags Yes 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 Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Auto Dimming Auto Dimming Auto Dimming Auto Dimming
Front Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera No --
Emergency Stop Signal Yes --
Downhill Assist Control Yes No
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
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
Parking Sensors -- Yes
Park Assist -- No
Hill-Start Assist Control -- Yes
Side Impact Beams -- Yes
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) -- Toyota Vehicle Security System Toyota Vehicle Security System
Lane Departure Warning System -- Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- Pre-Collision System, Lane Tracing Assist Pre-Collision System, Lane Tracing Assist
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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 Dual Zone Dual Zone
Air Quality Control Yes --
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling Yes --
Heater Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Front & Rear Front & Rear Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Drive Mode Economy, Normal, Sport Economy, Normal, Sport --
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear No Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes 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 --
Wireless Charger No Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No
Memory Seats -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch 7 Inch 7 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
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 6 6
Navigation System Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
DVD Player -- Yes
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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 Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No No
Heated Seats - Front Yes --
Heated Seats - Rear Yes No
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest No Yes
Leather Seats Yes No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather --
Fabric Upholstery -- Yes
Foldable Rear Seat -- 60:40 Split 60:40 Split
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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 Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Window Defogger Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Projector LED Projector LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer Yes No
Fog Lights Rear LED LED --
Roof Carrier No No
Sun Roof No --
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Tinted Glass Yes No
Rain Sensing Wiper -- No
Rear Window Wiper -- Yes
Rear Window Washer -- Yes
Fog Lights Front -- Yes
Roof Rail -- No
Rear Spoiler -- Yes
Moon Roof -- No
Removable Convertible Top -- No
Side Stepper -- No
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Toyota RAV4 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs Toyota RAV4?

Seal 5 DM-i is priced at ₱948,000 and RAV4 is priced at ₱2.052 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 RAV4?

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has power of 105 hp with 135 Nm torque and Toyota RAV4 has power of 176 hp with 221 Nm torque. Thus making RAV4 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 RAV4?

The Seal 5 DM-i comes with a ground clearance of 160 mm , on the other hand the RAV4 comes with a ground clearance of 213 mm , hence the Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4?

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

RAV4 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Knee Airbags, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Electric Parking Brake and Lane Departure Warning System

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has higher number of sefety features than RAV4, hence BYD Seal 5 DM-i is more safer than Toyota RAV4.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Seal 5 DM-i vs RAV4?

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

RAV4 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Automatic Headlamps and Wireless Charger

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has higher number of comfort features than RAV4, hence BYD Seal 5 DM-i is more comfortable than Toyota RAV4.

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Which is bigger Seal 5 DM-i or RAV4?

The Seal 5 DM-i dimensions are 4780 mm length, 1837 mm width, 1495 mm height while the RAV4 dimensions are 4600 mm length, 1855 mm width, 1685 mm height. Hence, the Seal 5 DM-i is more longer, RAV4 is more wider and RAV4 is more higher.

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