BYD Sealion 6 DM-i
BYD Sealion 6 DM-i
PHEV
₱1.548 Million
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Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
Rear Wheel Drive
₱2.109 Million
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BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vs Tesla Model 3 Comparison

Overview: Sealion 6 DM-i vs Model 3

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Engine Displacement 1497 cc -
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Power 97 hp 257 hp
Battery Capacity 18.3 kWh 50 kWh
Driving Range - 513 km
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.29/5
7 reviews
4.67/5
3 reviews
Design
5  
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Comfort
5  
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Performance
5  
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Safety
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User Review Comparison
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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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Innovative infotainment screen

Thrilling performance

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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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Rear seat headroom

Fit and finish levels don’t feel premium for its price

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Dimensions & Capacity

Length 4775 mm 4720 mm
Width 1890 mm 2089 mm
Height 1670 mm 1441 mm
Wheel Base 2763 mm --
Ground Clearance 173 mm 138 mm
No Of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Volume -- 682 L
Front Tread -- 1584 mm
Rear Tread -- 1584 mm
Kerb Weight -- 1765 kg
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Engine Details

Battery Type BYD Blade Battery --
Battery Capacity 18.3 kWh 50 kWh
Number Of Motors 1 --
Motor Type 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 --
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Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Engine Displacement 1497 cc --
Power 97 hp 257 hp
Torque 122 Nm 360 Nm
Secondary Engine Max Power 194 hp --
Secondary Engine Max Torque 300 Nm --
Acceleration -- 6.1 s
Driving Range -- 513 km
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Steering

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

Suspension & Brakes

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

Transmission

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

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 19 Inch 18 Inch
Tyre Size 235/50 R19 --
Tyre Type Radial --
Wheel Size R19 R18
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Safety

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 Yes
Front Parking Sensors No Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera No Yes
Emergency Stop Signal Yes --
Park Assist No Yes
Downhill Assist Control Yes --
Front Impact Beams 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
Brake Assist -- Yes
Traction Control -- Yes
Parking Sensors -- Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control -- Yes
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) -- Yes
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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 Yes Yes
Air Quality Control Yes 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 Yes
Drive Mode Eco, Sport, Normal Eco, Sport, Normal --
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear 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 --
Wireless Charger Yes --
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 -- 15.4 Inch 15.4 Inch
Smartphone Connectivity -- Yes
Navigation System -- Yes
Voice Control -- Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes --
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Rear 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 --
Foldable Rear Seat 60:40 Split 60:40 Split --
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather --
Leather Seats -- 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 --
Integrated Antenna Yes --
Power Antenna No --
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper Yes No
Rear Window Defogger Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED Yes
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer No --
Roof Rail No No
Sun Roof No --
Side Stepper No No
Rear Window Washer -- No
Roof Carrier -- No
Removable Convertible Top -- No
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Interior

Ambient Light No Yes
Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vs Tesla Model 3 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vs Tesla Model 3?

Sealion 6 DM-i is priced at ₱1.548 Million and Model 3 is priced at ₱2.109 Million. Hence Sealion 6 DM-i is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vs Tesla Model 3?

The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i has power of 97 hp with 122 Nm torque and Tesla Model 3 has power of 257 hp with 360 Nm torque. Thus making Model 3 the more powerful as compared to Sealion 6 DM-i.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Sealion 6 DM-i vs Model 3?

The Sealion 6 DM-i comes with a ground clearance of 173 mm , on the other hand the Model 3 comes with a ground clearance of 138 mm , hence the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vs Tesla Model 3?

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 and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Model 3 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, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Park Assist, Hill-Start Assist Control, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The Tesla Model 3 has higher number of sefety features than Sealion 6 DM-i, hence Tesla Model 3 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 Model 3?

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

Model 3 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps and Follow Me Home Headlamps

The Tesla Model 3 has higher number of comfort features than Sealion 6 DM-i, hence Tesla Model 3 is more comfortable than BYD Sealion 6 DM-i.

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Which is bigger Sealion 6 DM-i or Model 3?

The Sealion 6 DM-i dimensions are 4775 mm length, 1890 mm width, 1670 mm height while the Model 3 dimensions are 4720 mm length, 2089 mm width, 1441 mm height. Hence, the Sealion 6 DM-i is more longer, Model 3 is more wider and Sealion 6 DM-i is more higher.

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