Compare the BYD Sealion 5 vs Ford Explorer
AI generated from our expert reviews
Although the BYD Sealion 5 is longer than the Ford Explorer, both family SUVs provide a completely flat floor across the back seats for carrying three passengers. Where they differ inside is rear space; the Sealion 5 gives you tons of rear legroom so taller adults can stretch out, whereas taller passengers may struggle for knee room in the back of the Explorer. Neither car rides particularly well in town, as their stiff suspensions leave them uncomfortable and unsettled over potholes and speed bumps. When you head onto winding country roads, their driving characters diverge. The Explorer has sharp and direct steering with very little body roll through bends, while the Sealion 5 suffers from lifeless steering with no real feedback to tell you what the front wheels are doing.
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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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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 Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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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 SUVs |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 463 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up — |
| 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) 4,468 mm x 1,871 mm x 1,639 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £115 | First year tax rate £10 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 range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 13 kWh | Battery size 58 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear 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 140kW 58kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 212 BHP | Engine size Electric • 190 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 13 kWh | Battery size 58 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 463 litres | Boot (seats up) — |
| Boot (seats down) 1,410 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,738 mm | Length 4,468 mm |
| Width 1,860 mm | Width 1,871 mm |
| Height — | Height 1,639 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.71 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 6.0 m | Turning circle 11.0 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.