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Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Diesel vs BYD e6 GL
Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.
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Key Specifications Matrix
142kW (190.42bhp) @3800 rpm
Power
93.87 bhp
442Nm @1750-2750 rpm
Torque
180 Nm
Smartstream D2.2 Smartstream D2.2 CRDi
Engine / Motor
Single AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Automatic (DCT)
Gearbox
Automatic
2WD
Drivetrain
FWD
Diesel
Fuel
Electric
7 Seater
Seating
5 Seater
7
Airbags
4
Full Technical Specifications
Comprehensive Breakdown| Specification | Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Diesel | BYD e6 GL |
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| Pricing & Availability | ||
| Price Amount | ₹ 30.99 Lakh | ₹ 29.15 Lakh |
| Price Type | Ex-Showroom | Ex-Showroom |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Smartstream D2.2 |
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| Fuel | Diesel |
Electric |
| Engine Type | Smartstream D2.2 CRDi |
Single AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Power | 142kW (190.42bhp) @3800 rpm |
93.87 bhp |
| Torque | 442Nm @1750-2750 rpm |
180 Nm |
| Transmission | 8 DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) |
BYDNT18, Automatic - 1 Gears |
| Drivetrain | 2WD (2 Wheel Drive) |
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Fuel Capacity | 67 Litres |
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| Engine Misc | 2151 cc |
Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode |
| Electric Range | — | 415 Km |
| Body | ||
| Length | 4815 mm |
4695 mm |
| Width | 1900 mm |
1810 mm |
| Height | 1785 mm (with Roof Rack) |
1670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2815 mm |
2800 mm |
| Front Tyre | 235/ 60 R18 |
215 / 55 R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/ 60 R18 |
215 / 55 R17 |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut & Stabilizer |
McPherson |
| Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Multi-link |
| Steering | Manual Tilt & Telescopic Steering |
Power assisted (Electric) |
| Wheel | R18- 46.20 cm (18 inch) Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels |
Alloy Wheels |
| Spare Wheel | 135/ 80 D18 (Steel) |
Steel |
| Ground Clearance | — | 170 mm |
| Turn Radius | — | 5.65 metres |
| Kerb weight | — | 1930 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (Front Dual, Front Seat Side, Side Curtain, Driver Knee) |
4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) |
| Front Brake | Disc |
Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake | Disc |
Disc |
| ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) | MCB (Multi-Collision Brake) |
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| ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) |
Yes |
| Hill Hold Control | HAC (Hill-start Assist Control) |
Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | DBC (Downhill Brake Control) |
Yes |
| Traction Control System | ESC (Electronic Stability Control), HAC (Hill start Assist Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) |
Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Management System) | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
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| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear Parking Sensors |
Rear |
| Park Assist | Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines |
Reverse Camera with Guidance |
| Speed Warning | Manual Speed Limit Assist |
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
| Dynamic Brake Lights | ESS (Emergency Stop Signal) |
Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning | Front & Rear All Seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder |
Yes |
| Mid Rear Seat Belt | 3-Point Seat Belt with Reminder |
Yes |
| Child Seat Anchor Point | Yes, ISOFIX Mounts |
Yes |
| Central Lock | Smart Key, Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks, Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock |
Keyless |
| Speed Sensitive Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Remote Vehicle Immobilization |
Yes |
| EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) | — | Yes |
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| Exterior | ||
| Number of Doors | 5 |
5 Doors |
| Headlight | Crystal Cube LED Projection Headlamps with Auto Light Control |
Halogen |
| Automatic Headlamps | Auto Light Control |
Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | — |
| Headlamp Levelling | Yes | Yes |
| DRL (Daytime Running Lights) | Star Map LED DRLs with Integrated Turn Signals |
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| Fog Light | LED MFR Fog Lamps |
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| ORVM | Electric Adjust Outside Mirrors with Power Fold, LED Indicator |
Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable) |
| Turn Indicators on ORVM | Yes (LED Indicators) |
Yes |
| Taillamp | Star Map LED Tail Lamps, LED High Mount Stop Lamp |
LED |
| External Door Handles | Grab Handles with Touch Sensor & Pocket Lighting |
Body Coloured |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Rain Sensing Aero Wiper |
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| Roof Antenna | Shark Fin Antenna |
Yes |
| Body Kit | Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Satin Chrome Finish |
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| Rub Strips | Satin Chrome Body Side & Fender Garnish, Beltline with Satin Chrome Finish |
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| Body Coloured Bumper | — | Yes |
| Interior | ||
| Interior | Smoky Black & Grey Two Tone Interior, Leatherette Soft Touch Door Trim, Sporty Alloy Pedals |
Single Tone |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
5 Person |
| Seating Row | 3 |
2 Rows |
| Driver Seat | 10-Way Power Driver Seat with Lumbar Adjust |
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) |
| Front Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Passenger Seat |
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
| Headrest | 2-way Adjustable Headrests (All Rows) |
Front & Rear |
| Front Seat Back Pocket | Premium Seatback Panel |
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| Rear Seat | 60:40 Split Rear Seats |
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) |
| Rear Seat Type | Bench Seat |
Bench |
| Rear Seat Folding | Remote Folding |
Full |
| Rear Seat Split | 60-40 Seat Split |
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| Mid Rear Head Rest | 2-way Adjustable |
Yes |
| Third Row Seat | 50:50 Split Seats with Folding |
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| Third Row Seat Type | Folding Seats |
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| Third Row Seat Split | 50:50 split |
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| Ventilated Seats | Comfort Front Ventilated Seats with 3-Step Cooling |
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| Interior Colour | Smoky Black & Grey |
Black |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette Seats |
Leather |
| Leather Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Interior Door Handles | Metal Paint Interior Door Handles |
Silver |
| Cabin Boot Access | Yes (via Folding Seats) |
Yes |
| Boot Opener | Smart Power Tailgate with Anti-pinch Function |
Electric Tailgate Release |
| Anti Glare Mirror | Auto Anti-Glare Rear View Mirror |
Manual - Internal Only |
| Interior Ambient Light | 64 Color Ambient Mood Lighting |
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| Puddle Lamp | Grab Handles with Pocket Lighting |
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| Cabin Lamp | LED Map & Luggage Lamps |
Front and Rear |
| Vanity Mirror Light | Yes | — |
| Rear Reading Lamp | LED Map & Luggage Lamps |
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| Driver Armrest | — | Yes |
| Driver Armrest Storage | — | Yes |
| Door Pockets | — | Front & Rear |
| Infotainment | ||
| Display | 31.24 cm (12.3 inch) HD Touchscreen |
Touch-screen Display |
| Screen Size | 31.24 cm (12.3 inch) |
10.09 inch |
| Head Unit Size | 31.24 cm (12.3 inch) |
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| Android Auto | Wireless |
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| Apple CarPlay | Wireless |
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| Integrated Music System | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 Speakers |
4 |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Phone & Audio Streaming |
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
| USB | C-Type USB Charger (All Rows x2) |
Yes |
| Instrument | Advanced 10.5 cm (4.2 inch) Color TFT MID |
Analogue - Digital |
| Average Fuel Consumption | Yes | Yes |
| Average Speed | Yes | Yes |
| Distance to Empty (DTE) | Yes | — |
| Clock | Yes | Digital |
| Low Fuel Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Cluster Brightness Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| GPS | — | Yes |
| Auxiliary Port | — | Yes |
| Tripmeter | — | Electronic 2 Trips |
| Instant Fuel Consumption | — | Yes |
| Gear Indicator | — | Yes |
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| Comfort | ||
| AC | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
Yes (Automatic Climate Control) |
| Front AC | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Front Infinity Air Vents |
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control |
| Rear AC | Rear AC Vents (2nd & 3rd Row) |
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest |
| Third Row AC | Rear AC Vents |
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| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist |
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| Keyless Button Start | Smart Key with Push Button Start |
Yes |
| Steering Adjust | Manual Tilt & Telescopic Steering |
Manual Tilt & Telescopic |
| Power Windows | Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination |
Front Only |
| Window One Touch Down | All Door Windows One Touch Auto Up/ Down with Safety |
Driver |
| Window One Touch Up | Yes (All Windows) |
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| Rear Defogger | Yes, Heated Rear Windshield |
Yes |
| Rear Wiper | Integrated Rear Spoiler with Hidden Wiper & Washer |
Yes |
| Sunroof | Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof |
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| Vanity Mirror | Illuminated Vanity Mirrors |
Driver & Co-Driver |
| Cupholder | 2nd Row Center Armrest with Cup Holder |
Front Only |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | — |
| Headlight Ignition On Reminder | — | Yes |
| 12V Power Outlet | — | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty (Years) | 3 Years (Extendable up to 5 Years*) |
3 |
| Warranty (Km) | Unlimited km |
125000 |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 8 Years (High Voltage Battery) |
8 |
| Battery Warranty (Km) | 1,60,000 km (High Voltage Battery) |
500000 |
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Diesel and BYD e6 GL.
The Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Diesel is priced at ₹ 30.99 Lakh, while the BYD e6 GL is priced at ₹ 29.15 Lakh.
The Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Diesel delivers 142kW (190.42bhp) @3800 rpm power and 442Nm @1750-2750 rpm torque, compared to the BYD e6 GL which produces 93.87 bhp power and 180 Nm torque.
Kia Sorento HTE(O) 7 Seater Diesel features a Automatic (DCT) gearbox with Diesel fuel, while BYD e6 GL comes with a Automatic gearbox and Electric fuel.
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