BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia Carnival

Last Updated: August 26, 2026

BYD Sealion 7 price starts at Rs. 49.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 9.75 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Carnival, priced at Rs. 59.65 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Carnival returns a claimed 14.85 kmpl, while the Sealion 7 offers a claimed 567 km/charge. On the performance front, the Sealion 7 uses a 82.56kWh battery producing 308bhp and the Carnival a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp. If you're deciding between the Sealion 7 and Carnival, the Sealion 7 is the better pick for affordability.

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Sealion 7 vs Carnival Comparison Summary

Specification BYD Sealion 7Kia Carnival
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 49.90 LakhRs. 59.65 Lakh
Mileage / Range 567 km/charge14.85 kmpl
Engine / Battery 82.56 kWh2151 cc
Max power / Motor 308bhp190bhp

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Basic Info BYD Sealion 7 PremiumKia Carnival Limousine PlusMG M9 Presidential Limo
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Brand Name BYD Kia MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 49.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.65 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 79.95 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 2151 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 308bhp 190bhp 242bhp
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 8 Speed Single Speed
Drive Type RWD 2WD FWD
Colors
BYD Sealion 7 Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
MG Motor M9 Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Diesel Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 14.85 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19 235/60 R18 Not Available
Boot Space 500 Liters Not Available 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 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 96,529 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,15,388 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,54,655 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.12 Lakh Sealion 7 Insurance Rs. 2.59 Lakh Carnival Insurance Rs. 3.24 Lakh M9 Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
2151 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Blade Battery
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
Not Available
Smartstream In-line
Not Available
Motor Power
230 kW
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
2151 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
82.56 kWh
Not Available
90 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
308bhp
190bhp
242bhp
Range
567 km/charge
Not Available
548 km/charge
Max Torque
380Nm
441Nm
350Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
8 Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
No
Drive Type
RWD
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
CRDi
Not Available
Kerb Weight
2225 Kg
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
ECO | CITY | SPORT
Charging Time
24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
Not Available
10Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)
Vehicle to Load Charging
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
6.7 Sec
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
72 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
14.85 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
19
Shock Absorbers Type
FSD
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated & Drilled Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Size
F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19
235/60 R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial & Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Metal door sill protectors
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
12.3
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
64
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
7
Doors
Not Available
5
5
Boot Space
500 Liters
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Not Available
Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Not Available
ORVM
Heated, Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Hands-Free
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Dual Pane
Side Stepper
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4830*1925*1620 mm3
5155*1995*1775 mm3
5200*2000*1800 mm3
Wheelbase
2930 mm
3090 mm
3200 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Soundproof double glazed glass - windscreen and front door
Not Available
Powered Boss Mode
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 13 Jbl Speakers (Including Subwoofer And Amplifier)
Automatic Climate Control
Available
3 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
3
No of Speakers
12
12
13
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
4
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
Type-C: 5
Additional Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Auxillary Input
Not Available
Not Available
No
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seats
Front Only
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
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
12.3 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
3rd Row 60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Not Available
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Not Available
EURO NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
11
8
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Far Side Airbag
Side Parking sensors,Rear occupant alert - 2nd row,Safe exit warning & Assist,Manual speed limit assist
7 Airbags,Electronic Stability Program,360-degree Camera,TPMS,All 4 Disc Brakes,Electronic Parking Brake & AutoHold .ISOFIX,ENCAP 5 STAR
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Kia Connect
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
2635 kg
Not Available
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BYD Sealion 7
  • Looks like a luxury car and offers a great road presence
  • Rich interior quality that feels as good as or even better than some luxury cars
  • Loaded with features: 15.6-inch touchscreen, powered front seats, ADAS, 11 airbags and much more
  • Smooth and fast to drive
  • Offers sports car performance with a family car’s ease of use
BYD Sealion 7
  • Doesn’t have the brand value that some may want at this price
  • Ride comfort could have been better over bad roads
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