2026 Hyundai Sonata 2.5L T-Gdi N Line vs 2025 BYD SEAL Premium
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Hyundai Sonata vs BYD SEAL, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceHyundai Sonata: AED 165,375BYD SEAL: AED 164,900BYD SEAL is AED 475 cheaper.
- PowerHyundai Sonata: 286 hpBYD SEAL: 308 hpBYD SEAL makes 22 hp more.
- TorqueHyundai Sonata: 421 NmBYD SEAL: 360 NmHyundai Sonata makes 61 Nm more.
- LengthHyundai Sonata: 4910 mmBYD SEAL: 4800 mmHyundai Sonata is 110 mm longer.
- SeatingHyundai Sonata: 5 SeaterBYD SEAL: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceHyundai Sonata: 453 LBYD SEAL: 453 LSame boot space.
Which is better in the UAE: Hyundai Sonata or BYD SEAL?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BYD SEAL is AED 475 cheaper. BYD SEAL makes 22 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Hyundai
Sonata 2.5L T-Gdi N Line
AED 165,375*
BYD
SEAL Premium
AED 164,900*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2500
286
421
Petrol
-
-
308
360
Electric
No. Of Cylinders
4
-
Displacement (cc)
2500
-
Power (hp)
286
308
Peak Torque (Nm)
421
360
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
Gearbox
Gears
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
DCT
6
6-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
Single-Speed
1
1-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
DCT
Single-Speed
Gears
6
1
No. of Gears
6-speed
1-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
60
13.2
-
-
Fuel Tank Size (L)
60
-
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
13.2
-
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
0-200 km/h (s)
11.5
200
-
3.8
180
-
0 to 100 (s)
11.5
3.8
Top Speed (km/h)
200
180
0-200 km/h (s)
-
-
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
Electric Range (km)
Consumption (kWh/100km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Single Motor
82.5 kWh
26 min (30-80%)
-
570
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
Single Motor
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
82.5 kWh
Charging Time
-
26 min (30-80%)
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
570
Electric Range (km)
-
-
Consumption (kWh/100km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Wheels
Headlights
Suspension
Cargo Space (L)
Cargo, Seats Down (L)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wading Depth (mm)
Towing Capacity (kg)
Payload (kg)
Low-Range Transfer
Differential Lock
-
4
4910
1860
1445
2840
1980
19" Wheel
LED
Standard
453
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
4800
1875
1460
2920
2055
19" Wheel
-
-
453
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4910
4800
Width (mm)
1860
1875
Height (mm)
1445
1460
Wheelbase (mm)
2840
2920
Weight (kg)
1980
2055
Wheels
19" Wheel
19" Wheel
Headlights
LED
-
Suspension
Standard
-
Cargo Space (L)
453
453
Cargo, Seats Down (L)
-
-
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
-
Wading Depth (mm)
-
-
Towing Capacity (kg)
-
-
Payload (kg)
-
-
Low-Range Transfer
-
-
Differential Lock
-
-
Interior
Upholstery
Audio System
Screen Size
Sunroof
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Heated Seats
Massage Seats
Wireless Charging
Head-Up Display
Ambient Lighting
Power Tailgate
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
-
Bose 12-speaker
12.3
Panoramic
-
-
-
-
-
-
5 Seater
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5 Seater
Upholstery
-
-
Audio System
Bose 12-speaker
-
Screen Size
12.3
-
Sunroof
Panoramic
-
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Heated Seats
-
-
Massage Seats
-
-
Wireless Charging
-
-
Head-Up Display
-
-
Ambient Lighting
-
-
Power Tailgate
-
-
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Airbags
Safety Rating
Rating Scheme & Year
Airbag Types
Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Rear 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
6
-
-
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Airbags
-
6
Safety Rating
-
-
Rating Scheme & Year
-
-
Airbag Types
-
-
Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Rear Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.