BYD Sealion 7 vs Skoda Octavia RS

Last Updated: September 24, 2026

BYD Sealion 7 price starts at Rs. 41.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 14.79 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Skoda Octavia RS, priced at Rs. 56.69 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Sealion 7 offers a claimed 520 km/charge. On the performance front, the Sealion 7 uses a 71.8kWh battery producing 228bhp and the Octavia RS a 1984cc engine producing 261.49bhp. If you're deciding between the Sealion 7 and Octavia RS, the Sealion 7 is the better pick for affordability.

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Sealion 7 vs Octavia RS Comparison Summary

Specification BYD Sealion 7Skoda Octavia RS
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 41.90 LakhRs. 56.69 Lakh
Mileage / Range 520 km/chargeNot Available
Engine / Battery 71.8 kWh1984 cc
Max power / Motor 228bhp261.49bhp

Sealion 7 vs Octavia RS Key Highlights

Basic Info BYD Sealion 7 DynamicSkoda Octavia RS STD
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Brand Name BYD Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 41.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 56.69 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1984 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 228bhp 261.49bhp
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 7-speed DSG
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
BYD Sealion 7 Colors
Skoda Octavia RS Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Tyre Size F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19 225/40 R19
Boot Space 500 Liters 600 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 81,053 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,09,664 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.82 Lakh Sealion 7 Insurance Rs. 2.48 Lakh Octavia RS Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
1984 cc
Battery Type
Blade Battery
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Turbocharged Petrol
Motor Power
170 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1984 cc
Battery Capacity
71.8 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Available
Max Power
228bhp
261.49bhp
Range
520 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
380Nm
370Nm@1 ,600 - 4,500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
7-speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
2160 Kg
1528 Kg
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Charging Time
24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Options
7.2kW, 11kW and 110kW
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Vehicle to Load Charging
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.3 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
50 Liters

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
Shock Absorbers Type
FSD
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
3
Brakes Front
Ventilated
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19
225/40 R19
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless, Radial

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Metal door sill protectors
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
10.24
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1555 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
500 Liters
600 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Heated, Powered & Folding
Heated,Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4830*1925*1620 mm3
4709*1829*1457 mm3
Wheelbase
2930 mm
2677 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
128 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
4

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Soundproof double glazed glass - windscreen and front door
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
CANTON Sound System 675W 11 Speakers + Subwoofer
Automatic Climate Control
Available
3 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
No of Speakers
10
11
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Type-C: 5
Additional Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Seats
Front Only
Front Only
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
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
12.90 inch
Lumbar Support
No
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
EURO NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
11
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
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
Yes

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
2060 kg

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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