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BYD Han vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Kia Seltos?

BYD Han vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

BYD Han

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Seltos

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Seltos is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,855 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Han offers substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 337 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Seltos is clearly lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 810 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers markedly more boot space – 536 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries clearly more – 495 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £59,200
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BYD Han

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 521 km
BYD Han
Kia Seltos

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos is a stylish and practical compact SUV that balances urban-friendly dimensions with a confident road presence. Inside it feels thoughtfully laid out with comfortable seating and a composed ride that suits daily driving and light adventure.

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BYD Han
Kia Seltos

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
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