2024 BYD SONG PLUS FWD vs 2025 Hongqi HS3 2.0T 4WD
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BYD SONG PLUS vs Hongqi HS3, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBYD SONG PLUS: AED 118,900Hongqi HS3: AED 119,000BYD SONG PLUS is AED 100 cheaper.
- PowerBYD SONG PLUS: 336 hpHongqi HS3: 248 hpBYD SONG PLUS makes 88 hp more.
- TorqueBYD SONG PLUS: 556 NmHongqi HS3: 380 NmBYD SONG PLUS makes 176 Nm more.
- Fuel economyBYD SONG PLUS: 22.2 km/LHongqi HS3: 13.3 km/LBYD SONG PLUS goes 8.9 km further per litre.
- LengthBYD SONG PLUS: 4775 mmHongqi HS3: 4655 mmBYD SONG PLUS is 120 mm longer.
- SeatingBYD SONG PLUS: 5 SeaterHongqi HS3: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: BYD SONG PLUS or Hongqi HS3?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BYD SONG PLUS is AED 100 cheaper. BYD SONG PLUS makes 88 hp more. BYD SONG PLUS goes 8.9 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BYD
SONG PLUS FWD
AED 118,900*
Hongqi
HS3 2.0T 4WD
AED 119,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
1500
336
556
Hybrid
4
2000
248
380
Hybrid
No. Of Cylinders
4
4
Displacement (cc)
1500
2000
Power (hp)
336
248
Peak Torque (Nm)
556
380
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
574
22.2
64
13.3
Fuel Tank Size (L)
574
64
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
22.2
13.3
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8.3
170
6.9
200
0 to 100 (s)
8.3
6.9
Top Speed (km/h)
170
200
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4775
1890
1680
2765
1975
-
-
574
-
5
4655
1900
1668
2770
1660
235/50 R20
235/50 R20
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4775
4655
Width (mm)
1890
1900
Height (mm)
1680
1668
Wheelbase (mm)
2765
2770
Weight (kg)
1975
1660
Front Tyres
-
235/50 R20
Rear Tyres
-
235/50 R20
Cargo Space (L)
574
-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
-
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
-
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist