2026 BYD Sealion 7 Performance vs 2024 Kia Telluride 3.8L V6 SX (AWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia Telluride, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBYD Sealion 7: AED 178,900Kia Telluride: AED 178,500Kia Telluride is AED 400 cheaper.
- PowerBYD Sealion 7: 308 hpKia Telluride: 291 hpBYD Sealion 7 makes 17 hp more.
- LengthBYD Sealion 7: 4830 mmKia Telluride: 5000 mmKia Telluride is 170 mm longer.
- SeatingBYD Sealion 7: 5 SeaterKia Telluride: 8 SeaterBYD Sealion 7 seats 5 Seater; Kia Telluride seats 8 Seater.
- Boot spaceBYD Sealion 7: 500 LKia Telluride: 601 LKia Telluride carries 101 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BYD Sealion 7 or Kia Telluride?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Telluride is AED 400 cheaper. BYD Sealion 7 makes 17 hp more. BYD Sealion 7 seats 5 Seater; Kia Telluride seats 8 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BYD
Sealion 7 Performance
AED 178,900*
Kia
Telluride 3.8L V6 SX (AWD)
AED 178,500*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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-
308
-
Electric
6
3800
291
355
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
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6
Displacement (cc)
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3800
Power (hp)
308
291
Peak Torque (Nm)
-
355
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
Gearbox
Gears
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
-
-
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
8
8-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
-
-
Gears
-
8
No. of Gears
-
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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-
71
11.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
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71
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
11.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
0-200 km/h (s)
-
215
-
8.1
210
-
0 to 100 (s)
-
8.1
Top Speed (km/h)
215
210
0-200 km/h (s)
-
-
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
Electric Range (km)
Consumption (kWh/100km)
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Twin Motor
91.3 kWh
25 min (10-80%)
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550
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
-
No. of Motors
Twin Motor
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
91.3 kWh
-
Charging Time
25 min (10-80%)
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
550
-
Electric Range (km)
-
-
Consumption (kWh/100km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Wheels
Headlights
Suspension
Cargo Space (L)
Cargo, Seats Down (L)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wading Depth (mm)
Towing Capacity (kg)
Payload (kg)
Low-Range Transfer
Differential Lock
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5
4830
1925
1620
2930
2415
20" Wheel
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-
500
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
5000
1990
1801
1750
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-
-
-
601
-
-
-
-
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4830
5000
Width (mm)
1925
1990
Height (mm)
1620
1801
Wheelbase (mm)
2930
1750
Weight (kg)
2415
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Wheels
20" Wheel
-
Headlights
-
-
Suspension
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
500
601
Cargo, Seats Down (L)
-
-
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
-
Wading Depth (mm)
-
-
Towing Capacity (kg)
-
-
Payload (kg)
-
-
Low-Range Transfer
Differential Lock
Interior
Upholstery
Audio System
Screen Size
Sunroof
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Heated Seats
Massage Seats
Wireless Charging
Head-Up Display
Ambient Lighting
Power Tailgate
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5 Seater
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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8 Seater
Upholstery
-
-
Audio System
-
-
Screen Size
-
-
Sunroof
-
-
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Heated Seats
-
-
Massage Seats
-
-
Wireless Charging
-
-
Head-Up Display
-
-
Ambient Lighting
-
-
Power Tailgate
-
-
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
8 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Airbags
Safety Rating
Rating Scheme & Year
Airbag Types
Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Rear 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
6
-
-
-
Disc
Disc
6
-
-
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Airbags
6
6
Safety Rating
-
-
Rating Scheme & Year
-
-
Airbag Types
-
-
Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Rear Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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.