BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia Sorento

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Kia Sorento price starts at Rs. 27.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 27.91 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BYD Sealion 7, priced at Rs. 55.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Sorento returns a claimed 19.6 kmpl, while the Sealion 7 offers a claimed 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the Sealion 7 uses a 82.56kWh battery producing 523bhp and the Sorento a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp. If you're deciding between the Sealion 7 and Sorento, the Sorento is the better pick for affordability.

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Sealion 7 vs Sorento Comparison Summary

Specification BYD Sealion 7Kia Sorento
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 55.90 LakhRs. 27.99 Lakh
Mileage / Range 542 km/charge19.6 kmpl
Engine / Battery 82.56 kWh2151 cc
Max power / Motor 523bhp190bhp

Sealion 7 vs Sorento Key Highlights

Basic Info BYD Sealion 7 PerformanceKia Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel
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Brand Name BYD Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 55.90 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 523bhp 190bhp
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 8-Speed DCT
Drive Type AWD 2WD
Colors
BYD Sealion 7 Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 19.6 kmpl
Tyre Size 245/45 R20 235/ 60 R18
Boot Space 500 Liters 179 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear 7
EMI
Rs. 1,08,136 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Sealion 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
390 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
2151 cc
Battery Capacity
82.56 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Available
Max Power
523bhp
190bhp
Range
542 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
690Nm
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
AWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
2340 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco| Sport | Smart | Normal
Charging Time
24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Options
7.2kW, 11kW and 150kW
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Not Available
Vehicle to Load Charging
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Diesel
0-100 kmph
4.5 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
67 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
19.6 kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
FSD
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Ventilated & Drilled Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
235/ 60 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Additional Interior Features
Metal door sill protectors
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
4.2
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
No
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
813 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
7
Boot Space
500 Liters
179 Liters

Additional Exterior Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Heated, Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4830*1925*1620 mm3
4815*1900*1785 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
Yes
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
No
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
No of Speakers
12
6
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
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
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
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
No
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
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
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
EURO NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
7
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
11
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Advance Safety Features
Front colored brake caliper
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Rear
No
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
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
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
Not Available
No
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
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
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

grossWeight
2750 kg
Not Available
frontTread
1660 mm
Not Available
rearTread
1660 mm
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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