BYD Seal vs Citroen C5 Aircross

Should you buy BYD Seal or Citroen C5 Aircross? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BYD Seal price starts at Rs 41 Lakh ex-showroom for Dynamic Range (Electric) and Citroen C5 Aircross price starts Rs 39.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine Dual Tone (Diesel).

Seal Vs C5 Aircross

Key Highlights	BYD Seal	Citroen C5 Aircross
On Road Price	Rs.55,96,200^*	Rs.47,26,299^*
Range (km)	580	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	82.56	-
Charging Time	-	-

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BYD Seal
Rs53.15 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Rs39.99 Lakh^*
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BYD Seal
Performance
53.15 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
39.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Performance	Shine Dual Tone
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.55,96,200^*	Rs.47,26,299^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,06,509/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.89,952/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,24,050	Rs.1,83,434
User Rating	4.4 Based on 40 Reviews	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.42/km	-

Basic Information

Performance

Shine Dual Tone

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.55,96,200^*

Rs.47,26,299^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,06,509/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.89,952/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,24,050

Rs.1,83,434

User Rating

4.4

Based on 40 Reviews

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.42/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	DW10 FC
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1997
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	82.56	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	523bhp	174.33bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	670Nm	400Nm@2000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Range (km)	580 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	12-16 H (0-100%)	Not applicable
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	45 min (0-80%)	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

DW10 FC

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1997

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.5
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	52.5
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Drag Coefficient	0.219	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.5

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

52.5

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	MacPherson suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.7	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
0-100kmph (Seconds)	3.8 s	-
Drag Coefficient	0.219	-
Tyre Size	235/45 R19	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	19	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	19	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4800	4500
Width (mm)	1875	1969
Height (mm)	1460	1710
Wheel Base (mm)	2920	2730
Kerb Weight (kg)	2185	1685
Grossweight (kg)	2631	2060
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	400	580
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	-	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Front Parking Sensor (2 Zones), Rear Parking Sensor (4 Zones),Door mirror position memory,Driver seat 4-way lumbar power adjustment,Courtesy seating, Vice dashboard with dual cup holders, Front height-adjustable cup holder,Rear row central armrest (with dual cup holders),NFC card key,PM2.5 filtration system withhigh efficiency filter (CN95),Negative ion air purifier,Automatic dual-zone heat pump air-conditioning,Courtrsy seating	"Park Assist Pack – (Automatic Parking Guidance For Bay Parking Plus Parallel Parking Entry And Exit),Citroen Advanced Comfort - Suspension With Progressive Hydraulic Cushions,Double-Laminated Front Windows and Acoustic Windshield Glass,Front seats: Driver Seat Electric Adjustment (Height, Fore/Aft And Backrest Angle), Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments (6 Ways: With Height Adjustment),3 Independent Full-Size Rear Seats With Adjustable Recline Angle Rear Three-Point Retractable Seatbelts (x3), With Pre-Tensioners And Force Limiters In The Outer Rear Seats,Front & Rear Seat Headrest (Incl. Center Seat) - Adjustable (2-Ways),Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket,Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control,Air Quality System (AQS): Pollen Filter + Activated Carbon Filter + Active Odour Filter,Rear AC Vents (2 Ducts - Left & Right),Cruise Control With Speed Limiter & Memory Settings,Power Window Up/Down Using Remote Key,Automatic Headlight Activation Via Windscreen Mounted Sensor,Electrochromic Inside Rear View Mirror,Front Driver & Passenger Side Vanity Mirror - With Flap & Lamp,Two-Tone Horn,Front Roof Lamp With Welcome LED Lighting And 2 LED Front Spot Lights,Grip Control - Standard, Snow, All Terrain (Mud, Damp Grass etc.), Sand And Traction Control Off,Gear Shift Positions Indicator
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Drive Modes	-	2
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco & Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp	-
Additional Features	Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and seat, Driver seat 8-way power adjustable,Passenger seat 6-way power adjustable, Front sunvisor with vanity mirror & lighting, RGB dynamic mood lights with rhythm function,	"Interior Environment(METROPOLITAN BLACK),BLACK CLAUDIA LEATHER + FABRIC ,Height And Reach Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel With 2 Control Zones,Alloy Pedals - Accelarator & Brake Pedals,Stainless Steel Front Citroën Embossed Sill Scuff Plates,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,Front Console Armrest - With Cup Holder (LED Illuminated Cup Holder),2 LED Rear Reading Lights,LED Mood Lights - Cluster & Cup Holders,Illuminated Glove Box
Digital Cluster	LCD instrumentation	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	12.29
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
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Interior

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Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Aurora WhiteAtlantic GreyArctic BlueCosmos BlackSeal Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus GrayPearl Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Silver-plated panoramic glass roof,Electronic hidden door handles,Rear windscreen mount antenna,Door mirror auto-tilt,Soundproof double glazed glass - windsheild and front door,frameless wipers,Metal door sill protectors,Sequential rear indicators,LED centre high mount stop light,	Wheels (Two Tone Diamond Cut 'PULSAR' Alloy Wheels),Front Panel: Matte Black Upper Grille,Front Panel: Top & Bottom Brand Emblems Chrome (Chevrons & Barrettes),Body Side Molding - Including Fender,Color Pack (DARK CHROME OR ANODISED ENERGIC BLUE Based on Body Color) Front Bumper / Side Airbump,Glossy Black Outsider Rear View Mirror,Satin Chrome - Window C Signature,Chrome Dual Exhaust Pipes,Roof Bars - Glossy Black with Matt Black Insert,Integrated Spoiler,Opening Panoramic Sunroof,LED Vision Projector Headlamps,3D LED Rear Lamps,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,Magic Wash: Automatic Rain Sensing Wiper With Integrated Windscreen Washers
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Antenna	rear Glasss mount antenna	-
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Automatic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	235/45 R19	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Aurora WhiteAtlantic GreyArctic BlueCosmos BlackSeal Colours

Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus Gray+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	9	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	All	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Traffic Sign Recognition

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Remote Immobiliser

Navigation With Live Traffic

E-Call & I-Call

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	15.6	10
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	6
Additional Features	2 Wireless phone charger,2V accessory socket,intelligent rotating touch screen display,DYNAUDIO speakers,Android Auto (wireless),Apple CarPlay(USB),	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BYD Seal
- Minimalist exterior styling looks sleek yet sporty, stands out from its peers
- Premium interiors with a simple dashboard design and generous use of soft touch materials
- Feature-rich package includes a rotating 15.6-inch infotainment system, 8-way powered driver seat with memory function, heated OVRMs and ADAS
- Top-spec Performance trim packs near supercar level acceleration with a 0-100kmph time of 3.8 seconds
- xcellent pricing for a fully imported luxury electric sedan
Citroen C5 Aircross
- Quirky styling makes it stand out
- Feels and looks premium inside and out
- Most comfortable SUV of the lot
- Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine
- Gets updated features including a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging

BYD Seal
- Low ground clearance
- Low profile tyres can get cut easily
- Rear seat comfort could be better for long distance journeys
- No physical buttons or knobs for AC control
- BYD’s limited dealer/service network.
Citroen C5 Aircross
- No petrol engine or 4x4 option
- It’s a costly affair
- Misses segment must-haves like ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera

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