Compare the BYD Sealion 5 vs Cupra Formentor
AI generated from our expert reviews
The BYD Sealion 5 is longer than the Cupra Formentor, yet both cars give tall adults generous legroom in the back. In either model, rear passengers will find that bulky front seats spoil their view out of the front. On the motorway, road noise is not very loud in the Sealion 5, whereas you will notice rather a lot of road noise from the Formentor's wide tyres. When the road begins to twist, the Formentor comes into its own and is really fun to drive on a good road, while the Sealion 5 is no fun in the corners.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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.
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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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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type Estate cars |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 463 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 450 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,410 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,738 mm x 1,860 mm x ?? mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,484 mm x 1,852 mm x 1,537 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 1,500 kg |
| First year tax rate £115 Best | First year tax rate £560 |
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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 13 kWh | Battery size — |
| 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 1.5 DM-i Auto | Engine name 1.5 TSI 150 |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 212 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Estate cars |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 13 kWh | Battery size — |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 463 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 450 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,410 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,738 mm | Length 4,484 mm |
| Width 1,860 mm | Width 1,852 mm |
| Height — | Height 1,537 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.71 m | Wheelbase 2.68 m |
| Turning circle 6.0 m | Turning circle 11.4 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.