BYD Seal vs Skoda Kodiaq

Last Updated: November 6, 2026

Skoda Kodiaq price starts at Rs. 36.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 16.66 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BYD Seal, priced at Rs. 53.65 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Kodiaq returns a claimed 14.86 kmpl, while the Seal offers a claimed 580 km/charge. On the performance front, the Seal uses a 82.56kWh battery producing 523bhp and the Kodiaq a 1984cc engine producing 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Seal and Kodiaq, the Kodiaq is the better pick for affordability.

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Seal vs Kodiaq Comparison Summary

Specification BYD SealSkoda Kodiaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 53.65 LakhRs. 36.99 Lakh
Mileage / Range 580 km/charge14.86 kmpl
Engine / Battery 82.56 kWh1984 cc
Max power / Motor 523bhp201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm

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Basic Info BYD Seal PerformanceSkoda Kodiaq LoungeKia Sorento HTX A Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD
Rating
13 reviews
1 review
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Brand Name BYD Skoda Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 53.65 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 36.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1984 cc 1598 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 523bhp 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm 178bhp
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 7-speed DSG 6 -Speed AT
Drive Type AWD 4x4 AWD
Colors
BYD Seal Colors
Skoda Kodiaq Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 14.86 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 235/45 R19 235/55 R18 235/ 55 R19
Boot Space 400 Liters 786 Liters 179 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 155 mm Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear 10
EMI
Rs. 1,03,783 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 71,555 @ 10.5% (60 months)
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Insurance Seal Insurance Rs. 1.68 Lakh Kodiaq Insurance Sorento Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
1984 cc
1598 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Turbocharged Petrol
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
64 kW
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1984 cc
1598 cc
Battery Capacity
82.56 kWh
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Not Available
Not Available
Max Power
523bhp
201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
178bhp
Range
580 km/charge
Not Available
Not Available
Max Torque
670Nm
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
265Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
7-speed DSG
6 -Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4x4
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
2185 Kg
1795 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Not Available
Eco| Sport | Smart
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
3
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Time (7.2 kW AC Fast Charger)
12-16 H (0-100%)
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Time (50 kW DC Fast Charger)
45 min (0-80%)
Not Available
Not Available

Drag Coefficient
0.219
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
3.8 Sec
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
62 Liters
67 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
14.86 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
18
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Front
Multi-link suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/45 R19
235/55 R18
235/ 55 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
19
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial
Radial & Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Yes
Additional Interior 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,
IRVM with auto-dimming
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
10.24
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
LCD instrumentation
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
Not Available
64
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
400
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
Not Available
813 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
6
Doors
4
5
Not Available
Boot Space
400 Liters
786 Liters
179 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior 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,
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Automatic
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
rear Glasss mount antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
155 mm
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4800*1875*1460 mm3
4758*1864*1679 mm3
4815*1900*1785 mm3
Wheelbase
2920 mm
2791 mm
2815 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Available
Addtional Comfort 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
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
2 Wireless phone charger,2V accessory socket,intelligent rotating touch screen display,DYNAUDIO speakers,Android Auto (wireless),Apple CarPlay(USB),
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
3 Zone
2 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
No
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
Not Available
6
3
No of Speakers
12
9
12
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Not Available
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,
IRVM with auto-dimming
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
15.6 Inch
10.40 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
No
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
All Windows
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
Driver
Driver
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
All
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360° Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
10
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
9
9
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Advance Safety Features
Far-side airbags - driver,Electronic child lock,Intelligent power brake system,Auto-hold,Emergency Lane Keeping Assist,Intelligent Cruise Control,Intelligent Speed Limit Information,Intelligent Speed Limit Control,Intelligence Torque Adaption Control,Automatic anti-dazzle interior rearview mirror,"Intelligent Speed Limit Information (ISLI),Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC),Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA),Front Cross Traffic Brake (FCTB),Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB)"
Not Available
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

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

Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
MyŠkoda Plus
Kia Connect 2.0
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2631
2390 kg
Not Available
frontTrack
1620
Not Available
Not Available
rearTrack
1625
Not Available
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BYD Seal
  • Powerful, good looking, plenty of range
Skoda Kodiaq
  • Clean, premium European styling that looks classy without screaming for attention.
  • Top-notch interior quality with soft-touch materials and a solid, well-built feel throughout.
  • The powerful turbo-petrol engine offers smooth and refined performance with adequate punch for highway duties, even when fully-loaded.
  • Comfortable for long drives thanks to plush front seats, sliding second row, and good NVH levels.
  • Impressive feature list includes massage seats, premium audio, panoramic sunroof, and virtual cockpit.
  • Confident handling and ride with AWD offering extra grip on bad roads or in wet conditions. Strong safety credentials backed by five-star Euro NCAP rating and nine airbags.
BYD Seal
  • Price, unknown brand value
Skoda Kodiaq
  • No diesel or hybrid option might be a miss for buyers looking for better efficiency or long-range cruisers.
  • Lacks ADAS features that many rivals offer at this price point, like adaptive cruise or lane assist.
  • Limited variant combinations mean you have to choose between style-focused or feature-loaded trims.
  • Third row is tight on space and best suited for short trips or kids only.
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