Comparing the BYD Seal and the Kia Sonet 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 Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the BYD Seal comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 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) | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (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 | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1975 kg (AWD) | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 2500 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 Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Full 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 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 Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| 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 - LED |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R19 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | 16-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 - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
