BYD Tang DM-i
BYD Tang DM-i
PHEV
₱2.098 Million
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Mazda CX-8
Mazda CX-8
2.5L FWD Signature
₱2.39 Million
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BYD Tang DM-i vs Mazda CX-8 Comparison

Overview: Tang DM-i vs Mazda CX-8

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
DC Charging (30-80%) In 30 Mins -
AC Charging (15-100%) In 3 Hours -
Battery Capacity 21.5 kWh -
Power 267 hp 187 hp
Engine Displacement - 2488 cc
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
1 reviews
4.47/5
17 reviews
User Review Comparison
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From The Experts

Things we like
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Sleek design

Luxurious cabin

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Things we don't like
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Cramped third-row space

Slightly stiff ride quality

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 235 L --
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 53 L 72 L
Front Tread 1650 mm 1595 mm
Rear Tread 1660 mm 1600 mm
Kerb Weight 2130 kg 1768 kg
Length 4870 mm 4900 mm
Width 1950 mm 1840 mm
Height 1725 mm 1730 mm
Wheel Base 2820 mm 2930 mm
Ground Clearance 182 mm 200 mm
Turning Radius 5.9 m 5.8 m
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
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Engine Details

Battery Type BYD Blade Battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate) --
Battery Capacity 21.5 kWh --
Regenerative Braking Yes --
AC Charging (15-100%) In 3 Hours --
DC Charging (30-80%) In 30 Mins --
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous --
Engine 1.5L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.5L Gasoline Engine, in-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Secondary Engine Fuel Type Gasoline --
Portable Charging Cable Yes --
Turbocharger/Supercharger Turbocharged --
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
Compression Ratio -- 13.0:1
Emission Norm Compliance -- Euro 4
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Power 267 hp 187 hp
Torque 315 Nm 252 Nm
Acceleration 7.5 s --
Top Speed 200 kmph --
Engine Displacement -- 2488 cc
RPM At Max Power -- 6000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 4000 RPM
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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

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

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Drive Type FWD FWD
Gear Box -- 6-Speed

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 20 Inch 19 Inch
Tyre Size 255/50 R20 225/55 R19
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R20 R19
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Knee Airbags No --
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear 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 Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes Yes
Emergency Stop Signal Yes --
Downhill Assist Control Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning System Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Advance Safety Feature Hill Hold Control, Anti-Rollover Control System, Brake Override System, Automatic Emergency Braking System, Front Collision Warning, Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Intelligent High Beam Hill Hold Control, Anti-Rollover Control System, Brake Override System, Automatic Emergency Braking System, Front Collision Warning, Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Intelligent High Beam Lane Keep Assist Lane Keep Assist
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes
Parking Sensors -- 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 Dual Zone Dual Zone 3 Zone 3 Zone
Air Quality Control Yes --
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats Yes --
Ventilated Rear Seats No --
Accessory Power Outlet Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Drive Mode 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 No
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 --
Memory Seats No Yes
Head-Up Display No --
Wireless Charger Yes --
Cruise Control -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 15.6 Inch 15.6 Inch 8 Inch 8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
Audio System Dynaudio Dynaudio BOSE® Sound System BOSE® Sound System
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 12 12 10 10
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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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 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch --
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats 8-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger 8-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger 10-Way Driver & 6-Way Front Passenger 10-Way Driver & 6-Way Front Passenger
Heated Seats - Front Yes --
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Adjustable Headrest Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes --
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather --
Fabric Upholstery -- No
Leather Seats -- Yes
Folding Table Rear -- No
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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
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
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
Fog Lights Rear Yes --
Roof Carrier No No
Roof Rail Yes No
Rear Spoiler Yes --
Sun Roof Panoramic Panoramic Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Fog Lights Front -- LED LED
Removable Convertible Top -- No
Side Stepper -- No
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Interior

Ambient Light Yes --
Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BYD Tang DM-i vs Mazda CX-8 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Tang DM-i vs Mazda CX-8?

Tang DM-i is priced at ₱2.098 Million and CX-8 is priced at ₱2.39 Million. Hence Tang DM-i is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Tang DM-i vs Mazda CX-8?

The BYD Tang DM-i has power of 267 hp with 315 Nm torque and Mazda CX-8 has power of 187 hp with 252 Nm torque. Thus making Tang DM-i the more powerful as compared to CX-8.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Tang DM-i vs CX-8?

The Tang DM-i comes with a ground clearance of 182 mm , on the other hand the CX-8 comes with a ground clearance of 200 mm , hence the Mazda CX-8 has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Tang DM-i vs Mazda CX-8?

Tang DM-i 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, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, 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 and Speed Sensing Door Locks

CX-8 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, 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, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The BYD Tang DM-i has higher number of sefety features than CX-8, hence BYD Tang DM-i is more safer than Mazda CX-8.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Tang DM-i vs CX-8?

Tang DM-i comfort features: Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, 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

CX-8 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, 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 Memory Seats

The BYD Tang DM-i has higher number of comfort features than CX-8, hence BYD Tang DM-i is more comfortable than Mazda CX-8.

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Which is bigger Tang DM-i or CX-8?

The Tang DM-i dimensions are 4870 mm length, 1950 mm width, 1725 mm height while the CX-8 dimensions are 4900 mm length, 1840 mm width, 1730 mm height. Hence, the CX-8 is more longer, Tang DM-i is more wider and CX-8 is more higher.

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