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BYD e6 GL vs Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Petrol

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Key Specifications Matrix

93.87 bhp
Power
Hybrid: 132.4 kW(177.55 bhp) Engine & 47.7 kW (63.96 bhp) Motor @ 5500 rpm
180 Nm
Torque
Hybrid: 265 Nm (Engine) & 264 Nm (Motor) @ 1500 - 4500 rpm
Single AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Engine / Motor
Smartstream 1.6Turbo GDi Hybrid T-GDi Petrol Hybrid
Automatic
Gearbox
Automatic
FWD
Drivetrain
2WD
Electric
Fuel
Petrol
5 Seater
Seating
7 Seater
4
Airbags
7

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown
Specification BYD e6 GL Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Petrol
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount ₹ 29.15 Lakh ₹ 29.49 Lakh
Price Type Ex-Showroom Ex-Showroom
Engine
Fuel
Electric
Petrol
Engine Type
Single AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
T-GDi Petrol Hybrid
Power
93.87 bhp
Hybrid: 132.4 kW(177.55 bhp) Engine & 47.7 kW (63.96 bhp) Motor @ 5500 rpm
Torque
180 Nm
Hybrid: 265 Nm (Engine) & 264 Nm (Motor) @ 1500 - 4500 rpm
Transmission
BYDNT18, Automatic - 1 Gears
6 Speed Automatic Transmission (6 AT)
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
2WD (2 Wheel Drive)
Engine Misc
Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
1598 cc (Hybrid)
Electric Range
415 Km
—
Engine —
Smartstream 1.6Turbo GDi Hybrid
Fuel Capacity —
67 Litres
Body
Length
4695 mm
4815 mm
Width
1810 mm
1900 mm
Height
1670 mm
1785 mm (with Roof Rack)
Ground Clearance
170 mm
—
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2815 mm
Turn Radius
5.65 metres
—
Kerb weight
1930 kg
—
Front Tyre
215 / 55 R17
235/ 60 R18
Rear Tyre
215 / 55 R17
235/ 60 R18
Front Suspension
McPherson
McPherson Strut & Stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Independent Multi-link
Steering
Power assisted (Electric)
Manual Tilt & Telescopic Steering
Wheel
Alloy Wheels
R18- 46.20 cm (18 inch) Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Steel
135/ 80 D18 (Steel)
Safety
Airbags
4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
7 Airbags (Front Dual, Front Seat Side, Side Curtain, Driver Knee)
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Yes Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) Yes —
Brake Assist Yes Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Yes
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)
Hill Hold Control Yes
HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
Hill Descent Control Yes
DBC (Downhill Brake Control)
Traction Control System Yes
ESC (Electronic Stability Control), HAC (Hill start Assist Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Park Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
Speed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Manual Speed Limit Assist
Dynamic Brake Lights Yes
ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)
Seatbelt Warning Yes
Front & Rear All Seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder
Mid Rear Seat Belt Yes
3-Point Seat Belt with Reminder
Child Seat Anchor Point Yes
Yes, ISOFIX Mounts
Central Lock
Keyless
Smart Key, Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks, Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Speed Sensitive Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes
Remote Vehicle Immobilization
AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) —
MCB (Multi-Collision Brake)
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Management System) —
Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Exterior
Number of Doors
5 Doors
5
Headlight
Halogen
Crystal Cube LED Projection Headlamps with Auto Light Control
Automatic Headlamps Yes
Auto Light Control
Headlamp Levelling Yes Yes
ORVM
Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable)
Electric Adjust Outside Mirrors with Power Fold, LED Indicator
Turn Indicators on ORVM Yes
Yes (LED Indicators)
Taillamp
LED
Star Map LED Tail Lamps, LED High Mount Stop Lamp
External Door Handles
Body Coloured
Grab Handles with Touch Sensor & Pocket Lighting
Roof Antenna Yes
Shark Fin Antenna
Body Coloured Bumper Yes —
Follow Me Home Headlamps — Yes
DRL (Daytime Running Lights) —
Star Map LED DRLs with Integrated Turn Signals
Fog Light —
LED MFR Fog Lamps
Rain Sensing Wipers —
Rain Sensing Aero Wiper
Body Kit —
Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Satin Chrome Finish
Rub Strips —
Satin Chrome Body Side & Fender Garnish, Beltline with Satin Chrome Finish
Interior
Interior
Single Tone
Smoky Black & Grey Two Tone Interior, Leatherette Soft Touch Door Trim, Sporty Alloy Pedals
Seating Capacity
5 Person
7
Seating Row
2 Rows
3
Driver Seat
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
10-Way Power Driver Seat with Lumbar Adjust
Driver Armrest Yes —
Front Passenger Seat
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
8-way Power Passenger Seat
Driver Armrest Storage Yes —
Headrest
Front & Rear
2-way Adjustable Headrests (All Rows)
Rear Seat
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
60:40 Split Rear Seats
Rear Seat Type
Bench
Bench Seat
Rear Seat Folding
Full
Remote Folding
Mid Rear Head Rest Yes
2-way Adjustable
Interior Colour
Black
Smoky Black & Grey
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette Seats
Leather Steering Yes Yes
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Metal Paint Interior Door Handles
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
—
Cabin Boot Access Yes
Yes (via Folding Seats)
Boot Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Smart Power Tailgate with Anti-pinch Function
Anti Glare Mirror
Manual - Internal Only
Auto Anti-Glare Rear View Mirror
Cabin Lamp
Front and Rear
LED Map & Luggage Lamps
Front Seat Back Pocket —
Premium Seatback Panel
Rear Seat Split —
60-40 Seat Split
Third Row Seat —
50:50 Split Seats with Folding
Third Row Seat Type —
Folding Seats
Third Row Seat Split —
50:50 split
Ventilated Seats —
Comfort Front Ventilated Seats with 3-Step Cooling
Interior Ambient Light —
64 Color Ambient Mood Lighting
Puddle Lamp —
Grab Handles with Pocket Lighting
Vanity Mirror Light — Yes
Rear Reading Lamp —
LED Map & Luggage Lamps
Infotainment
Display
Touch-screen Display
31.24 cm (12.3 inch) HD Touchscreen
Screen Size
10.09 inch
31.24 cm (12.3 inch)
Integrated Music System Yes Yes
Speakers
4
6 Speakers
Steering Mounted Controls Yes Yes
Voice Command Yes —
Bluetooth
Phone & Audio Streaming
Yes
GPS Yes —
Auxiliary Port Yes —
Radio Yes Yes
USB Yes
C-Type USB Charger (All Rows x2)
Instrument
Analogue - Digital
Advanced 10.5 cm (4.2 inch) Color TFT MID
Tripmeter
Electronic 2 Trips
—
Average Fuel Consumption Yes Yes
Average Speed Yes Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption Yes —
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Gear Indicator Yes —
Cluster Brightness Adjustment Yes Yes
Head Unit Size —
31.24 cm (12.3 inch)
Android Auto —
Wireless
Apple CarPlay —
Wireless
Distance to Empty (DTE) — Yes
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Comfort
AC
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Front Infinity Air Vents
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Rear AC Vents (2nd & 3rd Row)
Heater Yes Yes
Keyless Button Start Yes
Smart Key with Push Button Start
Steering Adjust
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Manual Tilt & Telescopic Steering
Power Windows
Front Only
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination
Window One Touch Down
Driver
All Door Windows One Touch Auto Up/ Down with Safety
Rear Defogger Yes
Yes, Heated Rear Windshield
Rear Wiper Yes
Integrated Rear Spoiler with Hidden Wiper & Washer
Vanity Mirror
Driver & Co-Driver
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Headlight Ignition On Reminder Yes —
12V Power Outlet Yes —
Cupholder
Front Only
2nd Row Center Armrest with Cup Holder
Third Row AC —
Rear AC Vents
Cruise Control —
Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist
Window One Touch Up —
Yes (All Windows)
Sunroof —
Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
Wireless Charging — Yes
Battery
Battery
71.7 kWh, Blade Battery, Lithium Iron Phosphate, Battery Placed Under Floor Pan, Battery Cooler, Charging Reservation System, 6.6kW AC Charging - IEC Type 2, CCS2 DC Charging System
Lithium Ion Polymer
Capacity —
1.49 kWh
Misc (Battery) —
Operating Voltage: 270V, Located entirely under the cabin floor, V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Technology, 220 V Power Outlet
Warranty
Warranty (Years)
3
3 Years (Extendable up to 5 Years*)
Warranty (Km)
125000
Unlimited km
Battery Warranty (Years)
8
8 Years (High Voltage Battery)
Battery Warranty (Km)
500000
1,60,000 km (High Voltage Battery)
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the BYD e6 GL and Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Petrol.

The BYD e6 GL is priced at ₹ 29.15 Lakh, while the Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Petrol is priced at ₹ 29.49 Lakh.

The BYD e6 GL delivers 93.87 bhp power and 180 Nm torque, compared to the Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Petrol which produces Hybrid: 132.4 kW(177.55 bhp) Engine & 47.7 kW (63.96 bhp) Motor @ 5500 rpm power and Hybrid: 265 Nm (Engine) & 264 Nm (Motor) @ 1500 - 4500 rpm torque.

BYD e6 GL features a Automatic gearbox with Electric fuel, while Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Petrol comes with a Automatic gearbox and Petrol fuel.

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