BYD Sealion 7 vs Skoda Kodiaq

Last Updated: November 6, 2026

Skoda Kodiaq price starts at Rs. 46.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 8.91 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BYD Sealion 7, priced at Rs. 55.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Kodiaq returns a claimed 14.86 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 Kodiaq a 1984cc engine producing 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Sealion 7 and Kodiaq, the Kodiaq is the better pick for affordability.

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Sealion 7 vs Kodiaq Comparison Summary

Specification BYD Sealion 7Skoda Kodiaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 55.90 LakhRs. 46.99 Lakh
Mileage / Range 542 km/charge14.86 kmpl
Engine / Battery 82.56 kWh1984 cc
Max power / Motor 523bhp201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm

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BYD Sealion 7 PerformanceSkoda Kodiaq Selection L&KKia Sorento HTX A Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD
Autonomous Parking Not Available Full Semi
Parking Sensors Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear

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Basic Info BYD Sealion 7 PerformanceSkoda Kodiaq Selection L&KKia Sorento HTX A Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD
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Brand Name BYD Skoda Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 55.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 46.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1984 cc 1598 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 523bhp 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm 178bhp
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 7-speed DSG 6 -Speed AT
Drive Type AWD 4x4 AWD
Colors
BYD Sealion 7 Colors
Skoda Kodiaq Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 14.86 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 245/45 R20 235/55 R18 235/ 55 R19
Boot Space 500 Liters 281 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. 1,08,136 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 90,900 @ 10.5% (60 months)
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
1984 cc
1598 cc
Battery Type
Blade Battery
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Turbocharged Petrol
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Motor Power
390 kW
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
Not Available
Not Available
Max Power
523bhp
201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
178bhp
Range
542 km/charge
Not Available
Not Available
Max Torque
690Nm
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
1-Speed
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
2340 Kg
1825 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
Not Available
Not Available
3
Charging Time
24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Not Available
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Options
7.2kW, 11kW and 150kW
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle to Load Charging
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.5 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
Not Available
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
FSD
Not Available
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
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
245/45 R20
235/55 R18
235/ 55 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
19
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Metal door sill protectors
IRVM with auto-dimming
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
10.24
12.3
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
786 Litres
813 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
7
6
Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available
Boot Space
500 Liters
281 Liters
179 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Heated, Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
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
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
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
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
4830*1925*1620 mm3
4758*1864*1679 mm3
4815*1900*1785 mm3
Wheelbase
2930 mm
2791 mm
2815 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Soundproof double glazed glass - windscreen and front door
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
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
Not Available
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
Semi
Drive Modes
Not Available
6
3
No of Speakers
12
13
12
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Not Available
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
IRVM with auto-dimming
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
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
13 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
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
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
No
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
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
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
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
Not Available
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
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
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
EURO NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
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)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
11
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
Front colored brake caliper
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Rear
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
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
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

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

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

grossWeight
2750 kg
2420 kg
Not Available
frontTread
1660 mm
Not Available
Not Available
rearTread
1660 mm
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
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 Sealion 7
  • Doesn’t have the brand value that some may want at this price
  • Ride comfort could have been better over bad roads
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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