Compare the BMW X1 vs BYD Sealion 5
AI generated from our expert reviews
Although the BYD Sealion 5 is longer, the BMW X1 offers more room with the back seats folded down. Both cars accommodate tall adults comfortably in the rear, yet they handle town bumps differently. On the whole, the BMW rounds off bumps nicely to let you make smooth progress, whereas the BYD feels uncomfortable over potholes and speed bumps, sending vibrations through the seat and steering wheel. On twisty roads, neither car gives you much feedback from the front wheels through the steering. Inside, both house their climate controls within the touchscreen, but adjusting settings on the move is rather fiddly in the X1, while the Sealion 5 keeps a permanent control bar at the bottom of the display so you do not have to keep hopping between menus.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 463 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,410 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,738 mm x 1,860 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg | Towing capacity — |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £115 Best |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 13 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto | Engine name 1.5 DM-i Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 212 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 13 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 463 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,410 litres |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,738 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width 1,860 mm |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.71 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 6.0 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.