BYD Seal 2025 vs Dongfeng Shine Max 2026
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BYD Seal — most powerful, most efficient, safest, longest warranty
The true 5-year cost estimate
Dongfeng Shine Max 2026 costs about 25,492 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| BYD Seal 2025 | Dongfeng Shine Max 2026 | |
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| Estimated 5-year total cost | 95,837 SAR (1,597 SAR per month) | 70,346 SAR (1,172 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 869 SAR | 2,725 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 2,480 SAR – 6,200 SAR | 1,475 SAR – 3,688 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 68,515 SAR (55%) | 41,308 SAR (56%) |
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 | 80 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 124,000 SAR – 133,900 SAR | 73,750 SAR – 78,160 SAR |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Electric | Petrol |
| Displacement | — | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 313 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 82.6 kWh | — |
| Electric range | 570 km | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Transmission | Single-speed (EV) · 1 | Dual-clutch (DCT) · 7 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 16.0 km/L |
| Tank capacity | — | 55 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Boot capacity | 402 L | 520 L |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | — |
| Ground clearance | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | — |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km | 5 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, BYD Seal 2025 or Dongfeng Shine Max 2026?
Dongfeng Shine Max 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 73,750 SAR versus 124,000 SAR for BYD Seal 2025 — a difference of about 50,250 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 2,725 SAR for Dongfeng Shine Max 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 Dongfeng Shine Max 2026 between 1,475 SAR and 3,688 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
BYD Seal 2025 scores 84/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 80/100 for Dongfeng Shine Max 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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