BYD Tang DM-i
BYD Tang DM-i
PHEV
₱2.098 Million
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Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester
2.0i-S EyeSight
₱2.168 Million
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BYD Tang DM-i vs Subaru Forester Comparison

Overview: Tang DM-i vs Forester

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
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 154 hp
Engine Displacement - 1995 cc
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
1 reviews
4.04/5
26 reviews
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User Review Comparison
  • A very noisy and poorly designed vehicle

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Comfortable and spacious interiors

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 235 L 520 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 53 L 63 L
Front Tread 1650 mm --
Rear Tread 1660 mm --
Kerb Weight 2130 kg 1570 kg
Length 4870 mm 4640 mm
Width 1950 mm 1815 mm
Height 1725 mm 1730 mm
Wheel Base 2820 mm 2670 mm
Ground Clearance 182 mm 220 mm
Turning Radius 5.9 m 5.4 m
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 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 2.0L Gasoline Engine, 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 --
Emission -- 168 g/km
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Power 267 hp 154 hp
Torque 315 Nm 196 Nm
Acceleration 7.5 s --
Top Speed 200 kmph 193 kmph
Engine Displacement -- 1995 cc
Fuel Consumption -- 7.4
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 Ventilated Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Transmission

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

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 20 Inch 18 Inch
Tyre Size 255/50 R20 225/55 R18
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R20 R18
Spare Tyre Size -- 225/55 R18
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
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes --
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Knee Airbags No Yes
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 Yes
Front Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes --
Emergency Stop Signal Yes Yes
Downhill Assist Control 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 Yes --
Lane Departure Warning System Yes --
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes 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 EyeSight 4.0 EyeSight 4.0
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 Dual-Zone Dual-Zone
Air Quality Control Yes 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 --
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
Trunk Light Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes --
Memory Seats No Yes
Head-Up Display No No
Wireless Charger Yes --
Cruise Control -- Yes
Additional Features -- Facial Recognition Technology Facial Recognition Technology
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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 --
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 --
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No Yes
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
CD 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 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 Yes
Heated Seats - Front Yes --
Heated Seats - Rear No --
Adjustable Headrest Yes Front Front
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Seat Lumbar Support -- No
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 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 LED LED
Roof Carrier No No
Roof Rail Yes Yes
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Sun Roof Panoramic Panoramic Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Headlamps Washer -- Yes
Fog Lights Front -- LED LED
Removable Convertible Top -- No
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Interior

Ambient Light Yes --
Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BYD Tang DM-i vs Subaru Forester FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Tang DM-i vs Subaru Forester?

Tang DM-i is priced at ₱2.098 Million and Forester is priced at ₱2.168 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 Subaru Forester?

The BYD Tang DM-i has power of 267 hp with 315 Nm torque and Subaru Forester has power of 154 hp with 196 Nm torque. Thus making Tang DM-i the more powerful as compared to Forester.

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

The Tang DM-i comes with a ground clearance of 182 mm , on the other hand the Forester comes with a ground clearance of 220 mm , hence the Subaru Forester has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Tang DM-i vs Subaru Forester?

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

Forester safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Knee Airbags, 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, Emergency Stop Signal, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The BYD Tang DM-i has higher number of sefety features than Forester, hence BYD Tang DM-i is more safer than Subaru Forester.

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

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

Forester comfort features: Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps and Memory Seats

The BYD Tang DM-i has higher number of comfort features than Forester, hence BYD Tang DM-i is more comfortable than Subaru Forester.

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Which Car had higher top speed between BYD Tang DM-i vs Subaru Forester?

The BYD Tang DM-i has top speed of 200 kmph and Subaru Forester has power of 193 kmph . Thus making Tang DM-i the more faster as compared to Forester.

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Which is bigger Tang DM-i or Forester?

The Tang DM-i dimensions are 4870 mm length, 1950 mm width, 1725 mm height while the Forester dimensions are 4640 mm length, 1815 mm width, 1730 mm height. Hence, the Tang DM-i is more longer, Tang DM-i is more wider and Forester is more higher.

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