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Kia EV4 Hatchback vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (32,200 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV4 Hatchback or BYD Seal 6?

Kia EV4 Hatchback vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h

BYD Seal 6

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV4 Hatchback

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 EV4 Hatchback is a bit cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the BYD Seal 6 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,628 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal 6 is significantly more efficient: consuming 7.8 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV4 Hatchback. That’s a difference of about 7.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers substantially more range – reaching up to 625 km, about 524 km more than the BYD Seal 6.

Seal 6

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal 6 offers marginally more power – delivering 212 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV4 Hatchback is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

EV4 Hatchback

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, BYD Seal 6 is barely lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 101 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV4 Hatchback carries only slightly more – 459 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV4 Hatchback stands well ahead of its rival 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 £32,200
EV4 Hatchback

Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 440 - 625 km
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Kia EV4 Hatchback
BYD Seal 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 625 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
435 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 459 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the Kia EV4 Hatchback?

The Kia EV4 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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