BYD Seal 2025 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 2026
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The true 5-year cost estimate
BYD Seal 2025 costs about 51,981 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| BYD Seal 2025 | Hyundai IONIQ 5 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 95,837 SAR (1,597 SAR per month) | 147,819 SAR (2,464 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 869 SAR | 984 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 2,480 SAR – 6,200 SAR | 3,887 SAR – 9,718 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 68,515 SAR (55%) | 107,386 SAR (55%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 84 | 52 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 124,000 SAR – 133,900 SAR | 194,350 SAR – 217,350 SAR |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric |
| Displacement | — | — |
| Cylinders | — | — |
| Power | 313 hp | 217 hp |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 82.6 kWh | 63.0 kWh |
| Electric range | 570 km | 384 km |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Transmission | Single-speed (EV) · 1 | Single-speed (EV) · 1 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Tank capacity | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,655 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Boot capacity | 402 L | 527 L |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,950 kg |
| Ground clearance | — | 160 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 | 7 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km | 3 years / 100,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, BYD Seal 2025 or Hyundai IONIQ 5 2026?
BYD Seal 2025 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 124,000 SAR versus 194,350 SAR for Hyundai IONIQ 5 2026 — a difference of about 70,350 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, BYD Seal 2025 costs roughly 869 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 984 SAR for Hyundai IONIQ 5 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: BYD Seal 2025 between 2,480 SAR and 6,200 SAR, and Hyundai IONIQ 5 2026 between 3,887 SAR and 9,718 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
BYD Seal 2025 scores 84/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 52/100 for Hyundai IONIQ 5 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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