BYD Seal U I or Kia Sorento MQ4?

2023–present vs 2020–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Seal U I 4,785 mm, Sorento MQ4 4,815 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Seal U I 552 l, Sorento MQ4 616 l.
Lowest consumption: Seal U I 1.4 l/100 km, Sorento MQ4 1.6 l/100 km.
Power: Seal U I 160–238 kW, Sorento MQ4 132–207 kW.
Standard equipment: Seal U I 35 items (Comfort), Sorento MQ4 37 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BYD Seal U I2023–present · 4 engines · Comfort, Boost, DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Sorento MQ42020–present · 11 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, PlatinumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BYD Seal U I2023–presentno listings	Kia Sorento MQ42020–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,775 mm–4,785 mm	Length4,810 mm–4,815 mm
Width	Width1,890 mm	Width1,900 mm
Height	Height1,668 mm–1,670 mm	Height1,695 mm–1,700 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,765 mm	Wheelbase2,815 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm	Ground clearance176 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume425 l–552 l	Trunk volume175 l–616 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,940 kg–2,205 kg	Curb weight1,720 kg–2,110 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank47 l–67 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2023–present	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines11
Power	Power160–238 kW (218–324 hp)	Power132–207 kW (179–281 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5	Displacement (l)1.6–3.5
Fuel	FuelElectric, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.4 l/100 km · 1.5 DM-i	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 1.6 T-GDI PHEV
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 1.5 DM-i AWD	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 2.5 T-GDI
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Comfort	Items in the base trim37 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Comfort	Items in the top trim44 · Platinum
Equipment · Comfort12 · 9
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
360° Camera	360° Camera✓	360° Camera—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia7 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 3
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BYD Seal U I or Kia Sorento MQ4?

Length: Kia Sorento MQ4 4,815 mm, BYD Seal U I 4,785 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,815 vs 2,765 mm. Boot: 616 vs 552 l.

Which uses less fuel — BYD Seal U I or Kia Sorento MQ4?

The most frugal BYD Seal U I uses 1.4 l/100 km (1.5 DM-i); the most frugal Kia Sorento MQ4 1.6 l/100 km (1.6 T-GDI PHEV).

Which is more powerful — BYD Seal U I or Kia Sorento MQ4?

The strongest BYD Seal U I makes 238 kW (324 hp) (1.5 DM-i AWD); the strongest Kia Sorento MQ4 207 kW (281 hp) (2.5 T-GDI).

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