Comparing the BYD Sealion 7 and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BYD Sealion 7 is available at ₹4,899,000, while the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is priced at ₹1,972,400. On the engine front, the BYD Sealion 7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara's 1462 cc, producing 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) and 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | Blade LFP Battery 82.56 kWh | 12V |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1462 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) – AllGrip AWD (select mild-hybrid variants only) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual Motor) | 1.5L K15C Mild-Hybrid Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | Mild-Hybrid: 45 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 43 litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed MT – 6-Speed AT (Torque Converter) – e-CVT (Strong-Hybrid) |
| Mileage | — | Mild-Hybrid MT: up to 21.11 km/l – Mild-Hybrid AT: up to 20.58 km/l – Strong-Hybrid: up to 27.97 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) | 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 690 Nm (AWD) / 380 Nm (RWD) | 139Nm @ 4300rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh | 0.76 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) | Self-charging (no plug-in required) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast Charging (150 kW) | — |
| Range | 567 km - WLTP | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres + 58 L frunk | Mild-Hybrid: 373 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 255 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 1675 - 1735 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 210 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg | 1180 – 1280 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4830 mm / 1915 mm / 1620 mm | Length: 4345 mm • Width: 1795 mm • Height: 1645 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | Analog with MID / Fully Digital (variant-wise) |
| Cruise Control | Yes - ADAS Adaptive Cruise | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | Yes (Driver seat – select variants) |
| Infotainment System | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Fabric / Premium Fabric / Leatherette |
| Sound System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker Premium Audio | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic (select variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C + V2L | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | LED Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding + Camera | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R20 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy (variant-wise) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - iTAC (Intelligent Torque Adaptation Control) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GrayShark Gray | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteMidnight BlackOpulent RedGrandeur GreyChestnut BrownSplendid SilverArctic White+BlackSplendid Silver+BlackOpulent Red+Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
