BYD Sealion 6 DM-i
BYD Sealion 6 DM-i
PHEV
₱1.548 Million
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Dongfeng Forthing Friday
Dongfeng Forthing Friday
430 KMS
₱1.98 Million
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BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vs Dongfeng Forthing Friday Comparison

Overview: Sealion 6 DM-i vs Forthing Friday

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Engine Displacement 1497 cc -
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Power 97 hp 201 hp
Battery Capacity 18.3 kWh 57.8 kWh
Driving Range - 430 km
AC Charging - (0-100%) In 8 Hours
DC Charging - (30-80%) In 45 Mins
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.25/5
8 reviews
4/5
3 reviews
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Comfort
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Performance
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Safety
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  • A decently equipped electric SUV

    I recently got the chance to try out the Dongfeng Forthing Friday and it is really an amazing vehicle. The overall design of this vehicle is very...

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From The Experts

Things we like

Excellent fuel efficiency with real EV-like driving — up to 36kmpl and 80–100km electric-only range

Premium, tech-rich cabin — rotatable 15.6" screen, voice control, ventilated power seats, and Infinity audio

Striking design & road presence — ocean-inspired styling with LED lighting and coupe-like profile

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Its higher trim delivers impressive range

Equipped with a peppy powertrain

Its cabin has great sound insulation 

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Things we don't like

Soft suspension leads to a bouncy high-speed ride — comfortable in cities, less planted on highways

No spare wheel & limited boot layout — not ideal for long hauls or uneven terrain

Limited brand trust & after-sales network in the Philippines — especially compared to Toyota

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High upfront cost

No Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

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Engine Details

Battery Type BYD Blade Battery Lithium-Iron
Battery Capacity 18.3 kWh 57.8 kWh
Number Of Motors 1 --
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Engine 1.5L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC --
No Of Cylinders 4 --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Turbocharger/Supercharger Turbocharged --
Regenerative Braking -- Yes
AC Charging -- (0-100%) In 8 Hours
DC Charging -- (30-80%) In 45 Mins
Emission -- 0 g/km
Thermal Management System -- Liquid Cooling
Portable Charging Cable -- Yes
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Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Engine Displacement 1497 cc --
Power 97 hp 201 hp
Torque 122 Nm 340 Nm
Secondary Engine Max Power 194 hp --
Secondary Engine Max Torque 300 Nm --
Driving Range -- 430 km
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Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Drive Type 2WD --
Gear Box -- Single Speed

Dimensions & Capacity

Length 4775 mm 4600 mm
Width 1890 mm 1860 mm
Height 1670 mm 1680 mm
Wheel Base 2763 mm 2715 mm
Ground Clearance 173 mm --
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Kerb Weight -- 1820 kg
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Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 19 Inch 19 Inch
Tyre Size 235/50 R19 235/55 R19
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R19 R19
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Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link

Steering

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

Safety & Security

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags No Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear No --
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 Yes Auto Dimming Auto Dimming
Front Parking Sensors No Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera No Yes
Emergency Stop Signal Yes Yes
Park Assist No --
Downhill Assist Control Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor No Yes
Lane Departure Warning System No Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Brake Assist -- Yes
Traction Control -- Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control -- Yes
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes 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
Remote Trunk Opener Yes No
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes --
Rear Window Wiper Yes --
Rear Window Defogger Yes 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 No --
Roof Rail No --
Sun Roof No Yes
Side Stepper No Yes
Removable Convertible Top -- No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

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

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
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Size -- 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch
No Of Speakers -- 6 6
Navigation System -- Yes
Voice Control -- Yes
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes --
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes 8-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger 8-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Adjustable Headrest Front & Rear Front & Rear Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat 60:40 Split 60:40 Split Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Seat Lumbar Support -- No
Heated Seats - Front -- No
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes --
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch
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Interior

Ambient Light No Yes
Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vs Dongfeng Forthing Friday FAQs

Which Car has more power between BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vs Dongfeng Forthing Friday?

The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i has power of 97 hp with 122 Nm torque and Dongfeng Forthing Friday has power of 201 hp with 340 Nm torque. Thus making Forthing Friday the more powerful as compared to Sealion 6 DM-i.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vs Dongfeng Forthing Friday?

Sealion 6 DM-i safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, 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, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

Forthing Friday safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, 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, 360 Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

The Dongfeng Forthing Friday has higher number of sefety features than Sealion 6 DM-i, hence Dongfeng Forthing Friday is more safer than BYD Sealion 6 DM-i.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Sealion 6 DM-i vs Forthing Friday?

Sealion 6 DM-i comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror and Wireless Charger

Forthing Friday comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps and Wireless Charger

The Dongfeng Forthing Friday has higher number of comfort features than Sealion 6 DM-i, hence Dongfeng Forthing Friday is more comfortable than BYD Sealion 6 DM-i.

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Which is bigger Sealion 6 DM-i or Forthing Friday?

The Sealion 6 DM-i dimensions are 4775 mm length, 1890 mm width, 1670 mm height while the Forthing Friday dimensions are 4600 mm length, 1860 mm width, 1680 mm height. Hence, the Sealion 6 DM-i is more longer, Sealion 6 DM-i is more wider and Forthing Friday is more higher.

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