Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.5 seconds, compared with 8.7 seconds for 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort. 2025 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV has the higher listed output at 288 hp; 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort is rated at 218 hp, a difference of 70 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV at 519 Nm and 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort at 300 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort carries the longer listed range at 80 km, against 53 km for 2025 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV. 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort has the lower recorded consumption at 1.4 L/100km; 2025 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV is listed at 2.6 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 425 litres versus 398 litres, a difference of 27 litres. 2025 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV carries the higher towing rating at 1,134 kg, while 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort is listed at 750 kg. 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort is 313 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort has the lower listed starting price at $35,900, compared with $39,995 for 2025 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.