BYD Seal U vs Kia Sorento – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Seal U has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £, while the Kia Sorento costs 46000 £. That’s a price difference of around 11743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BYD Seal U manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 1.60 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BYD Seal U performs decisively better – achieving up to 500 km, about 445 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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 U has a evident edge – offering 324 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 72 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sorento performs slightly better – reaching 201 km/h, while the BYD Seal U tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U pulls a bit stronger with 550 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Kia Sorento is hardly perceptible lighter – 1854 kg compared to 1940 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers distinct more room – 705 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs evident better – up to 2100 L, which is about 635 L more than the BYD Seal U.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento convincingly takes the win – 684 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.

Our conclusion: The BYD Seal U proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BYD Seal U is the better all-rounder in this comparison.