BYD eMAX 7 vs Kia Sorento

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

Kia Sorento price starts at Rs. 27.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.91 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BYD eMAX 7, priced at Rs. 29.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the eMAX 7 offers a claimed 530 km/charge. On the performance front, the eMAX 7 uses a 71.8kWh battery producing 201bhp and the Sorento a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp. If you're deciding between the eMAX 7 and Sorento, the Sorento is the better pick for affordability.

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eMAX 7 vs Sorento Comparison Summary

Specification BYD eMAX 7Kia Sorento
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 29.90 LakhRs. 27.99 Lakh
Mileage / Range 530 km/chargeNot Available
Engine / Battery 71.8 kWh2151 cc
Max power / Motor 201bhp190bhp
Top speed 180 Km/hNot Available

eMAX 7 vs Sorento Key Highlights

Basic Info BYD eMAX 7 Superior 7-SeaterKia Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel
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Brand Name BYD Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 29.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 27.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 2151 cc
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 201bhp 190bhp
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 8-Speed DCT
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Colors
BYD eMAX 7 Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Diesel
Tyre Size 225/55 R17 235/ 60 R18
Boot Space 180 Liters 179 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 7
EMI
Rs. 57,840 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance eMAX 7 Insurance Rs. 1.34 Lakh Sorento Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
2151 cc
Battery Type
Blade Battery
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
2.2 CRDi
Motor Power
150 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
2151 cc
Battery Capacity
71.8 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor
Not Available
Max Power
201bhp
190bhp
Range
530 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
310Nm
442Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
8-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
1915 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco| Sport | Smart | Normal
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Diesel
0-100 kmph
8.6 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
67 Liters
Top Speed
180 Km/h
Not Available

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Wheels Type
Not Available
Alloy
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
225/55 R17
235/ 60 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Digital Cluster Size
5
4.2
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leather
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
No
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
580 Litres
813 Litres
Seating Capacity
7
7
Boot Space
180 Liters
179 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4710*1810*1690 mm3
4815*1900*1785 mm3
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
170 mm
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
No of Speakers
6
6
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.8 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
7
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

grossWeight
2489 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
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BYD eMAX 7
  • Spacious, easy to drive, powerful and sophisticated driving experience, feature rich cabin
BYD eMAX 7
  • Not as much road presence due to it's height, less space in the 3rd row than some of it's rivals, could have been more practical and cushy experience in the 2nd row
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BYD eMAX 7 Vs Kia Sorento FAQs

Which car is best between BYD eMAX 7 vs Kia Sorento?
As per the users experiences BYD eMAX 7 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Kia Sorento is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of comfort and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BYD eMAX 7 vs Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento is cheaper than BYD eMAX 7 by ₹1.91 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BYD eMAX 7 vs Kia Sorento?
As per the users experiences the BYD eMAX 7 has better performance.

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