Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs BYD Sealion 7 – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38500 £, while the BYD Sealion 7 costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 4363 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai IONIQ 5: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the BYD Sealion 7 with 19.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.30 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs a bit better – achieving up to 570 km, about 68 km more than the BYD Sealion 7.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a slightly edge – offering 650 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BYD Sealion 7 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs somewhat better – reaching 260 km/h, while the BYD Sealion 7 tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 pulls slightly stronger with 770 Nm compared to 690 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a bit lighter – 1955 kg compared to 2225 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 520 L of storage.

In maximum load capacity, the BYD Sealion 7 performs slightly better – up to 1789 L, which is about 209 L more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 5 noticeable takes the win – 530 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.