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BYD Seal vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

BYD Seal vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

BYD Seal

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia EV4 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,057 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV4 Hatchback is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Seal. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers marginally more range – reaching up to 625 km, about 55 km more than the BYD Seal.

EV4 Hatchback

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia EV4 Hatchback takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 387 Nm more.

Seal

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV4 Hatchback is very slightly lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers marginally more boot space – 435 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal carries very slightly more – 473 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal holds a decisive overall lead 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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BYD Seal

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
440 - 625 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
4,800 mm
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
445 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
Is the BYD Seal offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Seal is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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