Comparing the Kia Seltos and the BYD Seal side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Seltos is available at ₹1,372,000, while the BYD Seal is priced at ₹4,199,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BYD Seal's N/A (Electric), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) 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 | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
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 | 433 Litres | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 150 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1975 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes - Adaptive ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | 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 | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Dynaudio 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 235/45 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes - iTAC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
