BYD Seal vs Kia Niro – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 Niro has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the BYD Seal costs 40300 £. That’s a price difference of around 11143 £.

As for range, the BYD Seal performs clearly better – achieving up to 570 km, about 508 km more than the Kia Niro.

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 has a significantly edge – offering 530 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 350 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 6.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Seal performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal pulls clearly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 405 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Kia Niro is evident lighter – 1474 kg compared to 1907 kg. The difference is around 433 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers somewhat more room – 451 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

When it comes to payload, BYD Seal minimal takes the win – 473 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

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