2026 BYD SEAL 7 1.5T Design vs 2021 Kia Optima 2.0L T-GDI GT
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BYD SEAL 7 vs Kia Optima, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBYD SEAL 7: AED 109,900Kia Optima: AED 110,000BYD SEAL 7 is AED 100 cheaper.
- LengthBYD SEAL 7: 4980 mmKia Optima: 4855 mmBYD SEAL 7 is 125 mm longer.
- SeatingBYD SEAL 7: 5 SeaterKia Optima: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceBYD SEAL 7: 465 LKia Optima: 450 LBYD SEAL 7 carries 15 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BYD SEAL 7 or Kia Optima?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BYD SEAL 7 is AED 100 cheaper. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BYD
SEAL 7 1.5T Design
AED 109,900*
Kia
Optima 2.0L T-GDI GT
AED 110,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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-
-
-
-
4
2000
240
350
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
4
Displacement (cc)
-
2000
Power (hp)
-
240
Peak Torque (Nm)
-
350
Fuel Type
-
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
-
-
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
-
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
-
70
11.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
70
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
11.8
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
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-
8
205
0 to 100 (s)
-
8
Top Speed (km/h)
-
205
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
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-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4980
1890
1495
2900
1915
225/50 R18
225/50 R18
465
-
-
4855
1860
1465
-
-
-
-
450
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
4980
4855
Width (mm)
1890
1860
Height (mm)
1495
1465
Wheelbase (mm)
2900
-
Weight (kg)
1915
-
Front Tyres
225/50 R18
-
Rear Tyres
225/50 R18
-
Cargo Space (L)
465
450
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
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Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.