Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD vs BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 4.5 s Runner-up: 7.3 s
Range winner Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD 570 km Runner-up: 502 km
Power winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 530 hp Runner-up: 229 hp
Cargo winner Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD 527 L Runner-up: 520 L
Price winner Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD $44,900 Runner-up: $49,800

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD against the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 7.3 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed output at 530 hp; 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is rated at 229 hp, a difference of 301 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence at 690 Nm and 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD at 350 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

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the longer listed range at 570 km, against 502 km for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower recorded consumption at 14.7 kWh/100km; 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is listed at 18.2 kWh/100km. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 258 kW, compared with 150 kW. 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

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 527 litres versus 520 litres, a difference of 7 litres. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,600 kg, while 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is listed at 1,500 kg. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is 115 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

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower listed starting price at $44,900, compared with $49,800 for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD2026 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence2025
Performance
0-100 km/h7.3 s4.5 s
Top Speed185 km/h215 km/h
Power229 hp530 hp
Torque350 Nm690 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range570 km502 km
Battery84 kWh91.3 kWh
Efficiency14.7 kWh/100km18.2 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging258 kW150 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,715 mm4,830 mm
Ground Clearance160 mm160 mm
Cargo527 L520 L
Curb Weight1,985 kg2,262 kg
Towing1,600 kg1,500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.6 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$44,900$49,800

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD vs BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, versus 7.3 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph), compared with 185 km/h (115 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more power at 530 hp, a 301 hp advantage over 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD.

Which has more range, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the longer listed range at 570 km (354 miles), versus 502 km (312 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the larger listed battery at 91.3 kWh, compared with 84.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has more listed cargo space at 527 litres (18.6 cu ft), versus 520 litres (18.4 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,600 kg (3,527 lb), compared with 1,500 kg (3,307 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is heavier at 2,262 kg (4,987 lb), while 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is listed at 1,985 kg (4,376 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $44,900 USD, compared with $49,800 USD for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.