BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia Sorento

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Kia Sorento price starts at Rs. 27.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.91 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BYD Sealion 7, priced at Rs. 41.90 Lakh. On the performance front, the Sealion 7 uses a 71.8 kWh battery producing 228bhp and the Sorento a 1.49 kWh battery producing 190bhp@3800rpm. If you're deciding between the Sealion 7 and Sorento, the Sealion 7 is the better pick for performance, while the Sorento stands out for affordability.

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Sealion 7 vs Sorento Comparison Summary

Specification BYD Sealion 7Kia Sorento
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 41.90 LakhRs. 27.99 Lakh
Range 520 km/chargeNot Available
Battery capacity 71.8 kWh1.49 kWh
Charging time 24Min-230kW (10-80%)Not Available
Max power 228bhp190bhp@3800rpm

Sealion 7 vs Sorento Key Highlights

Basic Info BYD Sealion 7 DynamicKia Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel
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Brand Name BYD Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 41.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 27.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 2151 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 228bhp 190bhp@3800rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 1-Speed Not Available
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
BYD Sealion 7 Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Diesel
Tyre Size F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19 Not Available
Boot Space 500 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Not Available
EMI
Rs. 81,053 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.82 Lakh Sealion 7 Insurance Rs. 1.37 Lakh Sorento Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1 cc
2151 cc
Battery Type
Blade Battery
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
2.2 CRDi
Motor Power
170 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
2151 cc
Battery Capacity
71.8 kWh
1.49 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Available
Max Power
228bhp
190bhp@3800rpm
Range
520 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
380Nm
440Nm@2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
1-Speed
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
2160 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco, Sport, Smart + Terrain (Mud, Snow, Sand)
Charging Time
24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Vehicle to Load Charging
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Diesel
0-100 kmph
7.3 Sec
10.1 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
67 Liters

Shock Absorbers Type
FSD
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
5.8
Tyre Size
F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
4
Additional Interior Features
Metal door sill protectors
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
12.3
Upholstery
Fabric
Leather
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Boot Space
500 Liters
Not Available

Additional Exterior Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Heated, Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4830*1925*1620 mm3
4810*1900*1700 mm3
Wheelbase
2930 mm
2815 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Soundproof double glazed glass - windscreen and front door
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
10
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
15.6 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
No
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
EURO NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
11
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Advance Safety Features
Far Side Airbag
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
2700 kg
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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