BYD Seal 5 DM-i
BYD Seal 5 DM-i
Dynamic
₱948,000
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VinFast VF 5
VinFast VF 5
EV
₱992,000
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BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs VinFast VF 5 Comparison

Overview: Seal 5 DM-i vs VinFast VF 5

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Power 105 hp 134 hp
Engine Displacement 1499 cc -
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
AC Charging (0-100%) In 3-3.5 Hours (0-100%) In 6 Hours
Battery Capacity 8.3 kWh 37.23 kWh
DC Charging - (10-70%) In 30 Minutes
Driving Range - 326 km
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.5/5
4 reviews
4.2/5
5 reviews
Design
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5  
Comfort
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5  
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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    J
    Japheth May 26, 2025 for BYD Seal 5 DM-i
  • Intact cabin, outstanding safety credentials

    Despite its compact dimensions, the VinFast VF 5 has not made any compromise on performance. Its 70-kW electric motor offers more than enough power...

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    D
    Dewey Aug 11, 2025 for VinFast VF 5

From The Experts

Things we like

Efficient and high-tech powertrain

Comfortable ride quality and seats 

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Spacious cabin

Affordable pricing

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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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Steering feels too artificial in feedback

Styling not to everyone's taste

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Engine Details

Battery Type BYD Blade Battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 8.3 kWh 37.23 kWh
Regenerative Braking Yes --
Number Of Motors 1 1
AC Charging (0-100%) In 3-3.5 Hours (0-100%) In 6 Hours
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Engine 1.5L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve --
No Of Cylinders 4 --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Secondary Engine Fuel Type Electric --
Portable Charging Cable Yes --
DC Charging -- (10-70%) In 30 Minutes
Emission -- 0 g/km
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Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Engine Displacement 1499 cc --
Power 105 hp 134 hp
Torque 135 Nm 135 Nm
Secondary Engine Max Power 177 hp --
Secondary Engine Max Torque 316 Nm --
Acceleration 7.9 s --
Top Speed 185 kmph --
Driving Range -- 326 km
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Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Drive Type FWD --
Gear Box -- Single Speed

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 450 L 260 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 48 L --
Front Tread 1580 mm --
Rear Tread 1590 mm --
Kerb Weight 1515 kg --
Length 4780 mm 3967 mm
Width 1837 mm 1723 mm
Height 1495 mm 1578 mm
Wheel Base 2718 mm 2514 mm
Ground Clearance 160 mm 168 mm
Turning Radius 5.5 m 5.5 m
No Of Doors 4 5
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
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Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 225/60 R16 205/50 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R16 R17
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Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Torsion Beam

Steering

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

Safety & Security

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

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror No Yes
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 --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer Yes --
Fog Lights Rear LED LED --
Roof Carrier No No
Sun Roof No Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes --
Tinted Glass Yes --
Rear Window Wiper -- Yes
Roof Rail -- Yes
Removable Convertible Top -- No
Side Stepper -- No
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Single Zone Single Zone Yes
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 Eco, Sport Eco, Sport
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear No Yes
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 Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes --
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes --
Wireless Charger No --
Adaptive Cruise Control -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch 8 Inch 8 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 --
Navigation System Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes --
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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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 --
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 --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Foldable Rear Seat -- 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 7 Inch 7 Inch
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs VinFast VF 5 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Seal 5 DM-i vs VinFast VF 5?

Seal 5 DM-i is priced at ₱948,000 and VF 5 is priced at ₱992,000. 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 VinFast VF 5?

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

The Seal 5 DM-i comes with a ground clearance of 160 mm , on the other hand the VF 5 comes with a ground clearance of 168 mm , hence the VinFast VF 5 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 VinFast VF 5?

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, Terrain Response, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

VF 5 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

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

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

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

VF 5 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror and Trunk Light

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i and VinFast VF 5 both have same Comfort Features.

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Which is bigger Seal 5 DM-i or VF 5?

The Seal 5 DM-i dimensions are 4780 mm length, 1837 mm width, 1495 mm height while the VF 5 dimensions are 3967 mm length, 1723 mm width, 1578 mm height. Hence, the Seal 5 DM-i is more longer, Seal 5 DM-i is more wider and VF 5 is more higher.

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