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BYD Seal 6 vs Kia EV2 comparison

Compare performance (212 HP vs 147 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 22,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal 6 or Kia EV2?

BYD Seal 6 vs Kia EV2: Key differences

BYD Seal 6

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV2

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Seal 6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia EV2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,800 £ , while the BYD Seal 6 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,048 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal 6 is substantially more efficient: consuming 7.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.1 kWh/100km for the Kia EV2. That’s a difference of about 7.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 453 km, about 352 km more than the BYD Seal 6.

Seal 6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal 6 offers visibly more power – delivering 212 HP compared to 147 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal 6 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Kia EV2 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Seal 6

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV2 is only slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV2 carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV2 is clearly superior overall 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.

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Kia EV2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 135 - 147 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 317 - 453 km
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BYD Seal 6
Kia EV2

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Price
22,800 - 31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Electric Range
317 - 453 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
38 - 60 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
435 kg
Payload
400 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Power HP
135 - 147 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Power kW
100 - 108 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the BYD Seal 6 have?

The BYD Seal 6 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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