Comparing the BYD Seal and the Kia Carnival 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 Carnival is priced at ₹7,361,000. On the engine front, the BYD Seal comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Carnival's 2199 cc, producing 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) and 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm 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) | 2199 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 70 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | — | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
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 | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 188 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1975 kg (AWD) | 2040 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 / 8 / 9 |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 3090 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive ADAS | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | Yes - 2nd Row VIP |
| Infotainment System | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C + V2L | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
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 Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R19 | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 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 - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
