Comparing the BYD Seal and the Kia Carens side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BYD Seal is available at ₹4,199,000, while the Kia Carens is priced at ₹1,364,000. On the engine front, the BYD Seal comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Carens's 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Blade LFP 82.56 kWh | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) | — |
| Range | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2010 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1975 kg (AWD) | 1445 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive ADAS | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | — |
| Infotainment System | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C + V2L | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R19 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - iTAC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
