Side-by-Side
BYD e6 GL
$2,915,000
Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Diesel
$2,949,000
Head-to-Head Showdown
BYD e6 GL vs Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Diesel
Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.
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Key Specifications Matrix
93.87 bhp
Power
142kW (190.42bhp) @3800 rpm
180 Nm
Torque
442Nm @1750-2750 rpm
Single AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Engine / Motor
Smartstream D2.2 Smartstream D2.2 CRDi
Automatic
Gearbox
Automatic (DCT)
FWD
Drivetrain
2WD
Electric
Fuel
Diesel
5 Seater
Seating
7 Seater
4
Airbags
7
Full Technical Specifications
Comprehensive Breakdown| Specification | BYD e6 GL | Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Diesel |
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| Pricing & Availability | ||
| Price Amount | $2,915,000 | $2,949,000 |
| Price Type | MSRP | MSRP |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel | Electric |
Diesel |
| Engine Type | Single AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Smartstream D2.2 CRDi |
| Power | 93.87 bhp |
142kW (190.42bhp) @3800 rpm |
| Torque | 180 Nm |
442Nm @1750-2750 rpm |
| Transmission | BYDNT18, Automatic - 1 Gears |
8 DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
2WD (2 Wheel Drive) |
| Engine Misc | Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode |
2151 cc |
| Electric Range | 415 Km |
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| Engine | — | Smartstream D2.2 |
| 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 |
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| Wheelbase | 2800 mm |
2815 mm |
| Turn Radius | 5.65 metres |
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| Kerb weight | 1930 kg |
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| 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) |
6-way 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 |
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| Cabin Boot Access | Yes | Yes (via Folding Seats) |
| Boot Opener | Electric Tailgate Release |
Manual |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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) |
| 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 |
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| 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 7 Seater Diesel.
The BYD e6 GL is priced at $2,915,000, while the Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Diesel is priced at $2,949,000.
The BYD e6 GL delivers 93.87 bhp power and 180 Nm torque, compared to the Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Diesel which produces 142kW (190.42bhp) @3800 rpm power and 442Nm @1750-2750 rpm torque.
BYD e6 GL features a Automatic gearbox with Electric fuel, while Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Diesel comes with a Automatic (DCT) gearbox and Diesel fuel.
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