Compare the BYD Sealion 5 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you need a practical family SUV with plenty of passenger space, both the BYD Sealion 5 and the Volkswagen Tiguan offer generous room in the back for tall adults to sit comfortably behind similarly sized front occupants. However, the Tiguan gives you a bigger boot for carrying luggage. Around town, the Volkswagen deals with big speed bumps without sending a crash into the cabin, whereas the Sealion 5 is uncomfortable over speed bumps and potholes, passing vibrations through the seat and steering wheel on poorly surfaced roads. Head out onto twisty roads and neither car offers much fun; the BYD gives you no real feedback about what the front wheels are doing, while the Volkswagen has light steering that also delivers little feedback to inform you of the grip from its tyres.
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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 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.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 463 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 652 litres (5+ suitcases) Best |
| 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) 4,539 mm x 1,859 mm x 1,660 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 1,600 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 eTSI DSG |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 212 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 130 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 7.7 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 10.2 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 | Boot (seats up) 652 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,410 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,738 mm | Length 4,539 mm |
| Width 1,860 mm | Width 1,859 mm |
| Height — | Height 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.71 m | Wheelbase 2.68 m |
| Turning circle 6.0 m | Turning circle 11.7 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.