All comparisons
BYD Seal vs Toyota Corolla Altis
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 11,000,000 vs NPR 8,650,000
The verdict
These two split the scorecard 2–2, with 3 measures tied, so the decision comes down to what you weight most.
- The Toyota Corolla Altis undercuts the BYD Seal by Rs 23.5 lakh — about 21% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Toyota Corolla Altis carries 15 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The BYD Seal is electric and the Toyota Corolla Altis is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
Spec by spec
| Measure | BYD Seal | Toyota Corolla Altis |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 11,000,000 | ★NPR 8,650,000 |
| Power | ★150 kW (204 hp) | 138 hp |
| Battery | 61.44 kWh (Blade LFP) | — |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 460 km (claimed) | — |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★310 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 145 mm | ★160 mm |
| Safety rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | 5 Star (ANCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the BYD Seal or the Toyota Corolla Altis?
The Toyota Corolla Altis is cheaper at NPR 8,650,000 against NPR 11,000,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Seal vs Toyota Corolla Altis — which is better for Nepali roads?
These two split the scorecard 2–2, with 3 measures tied, so the decision comes down to what you weight most. The Toyota Corolla Altis undercuts the BYD Seal by Rs 23.5 lakh — about 21% of the more expensive car's price.