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Kia Sorento vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or BYD Seal 6?

Kia Sorento vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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BYD Seal 6

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Seal 6 is visibly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,457 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal 6 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 46 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Seal 6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sorento offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Sorento

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.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal 6 is barely lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries visibly more – 685 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal 6 comes out clearly ahead 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 £36,800
Seal 6

BYD Seal 6

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 212 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 54 - 101 km
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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Reviews Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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myšák2025
20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Reviews BYD Seal 6

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Thierry
3 Jun 2026, 18:35:15

Great car! Comfortable, nice interior space, classy materials, and the wagon’s loading capacity is a major asset.
Combo AC/DC charging socket — in other words, Home/Highway — all-electric range over 100 km.
IT HAS EVERYTHING TO PLEASE!!! AND ABOVE ALL THE PRICE!!!

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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:14:32

For the current price (€36,000) the car is an absolute steal!
Unfortunately cars with different equipment levels are being compared here, which is absolutely not acceptable!
The Seal6 comes with every possible extra, for which on the Passat you'd easily have to pay an additional €12,000.

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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:08:30

A smart estate, plenty of space for everyday use and extremely economical if you can charge at home now and then. The electronic assist systems are pretty annoying, but can be deactivated before setting off. It needs some software adjustments.

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BYD Seal 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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