Byd Sealion 7 vs Kia Ev6

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BYD Sealion 7

Byd Sealion 7

Performance

55.90 lakh

Kia EV6

Kia Ev6

GT Line AWD

65.98 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

2
2

Gearbox Type

Auto
Auto

Number of Gears

1
1

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Motor Power

530hp
325 hp

Max Motor Torque

690Nm
605 Nm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

Battery Capacity

82.56 kWh
84 kWh

Charging Time

45 min 10% to 80% (150kW DC)11 hrs 0% to 100% (11kW AC) hrs
18min 10%-80%(350kW DC fast charger) hrs

Claimed Range

542 km
663 km

Autocar Tested City Efficiency

4.9 km
5.18 km

Autocar Tested Highway Efficiency

4.17 km
6.67 km

Autocar Tested EV Range

371.0 km
497.7 km

User Reported Range

105.0 km
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0-100kph

–
5.16 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
2.77 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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3.49 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.85 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Wheel Size

20 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/45 R20
235/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

245/45 R20
235/55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

4830 mm
4695 mm

Width

1925 mm
1890 mm

Height

1620 mm
1570 mm

Wheelbase

2930 mm
2900 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm
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Kerb Weight

2340 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

500 litres
520 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Cabin Boot Access

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Vanity Mirror

–

Electric Tailgate Release

12 Volt Port

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Powered Tailgate

Rear Reading Lamp

Sunglass Holder

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Fixed Glass
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Glove Box

–

Heated ORVM

–

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Trunk Light

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Safety

Airbags

8
8

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

–

Side Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Driver Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

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Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

Projector Headlamps

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Rub Strips

–

Scuff Plates

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Connected LED

–

Stop Lamp

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Spoiler

–

LED fog lamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leather
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual
Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Speakers

12
14

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

15.6-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Front Passenger Screen

–

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
Type C

Branded Music System

–
Meridian

Connected Car Features

Driving Analytics

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Find My Car

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Smart Drive Information

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Digital Key

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•3w

Hello guys, I’m a 30 year old working professional and am looking to buy an EV mainly for city commute and occasional highway driving (20%). I appreciate build and ride quality, refinement and reliability. The EVs that I’m mainly looking at are the Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, BYD Sealion 7 and BMW iX1. Which do you think will be the right fit for my use case? I’m actually leaning towards the Korean cars and am not willing to spend for the iX1 just for its badge value. Thank you for the answer in advance. You guys are a great source of reliable and measured Automative content in this country. Really appreciate it!