2026 Kia K8 3.5L GDI LX vs 2025 BYD SEAL Performance
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia K8 vs BYD SEAL, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia K8: AED 195,000BYD SEAL: AED 194,900BYD SEAL is AED 100 cheaper.
- PowerKia K8: 237 hpBYD SEAL: 523 hpBYD SEAL makes 286 hp more.
- TorqueKia K8: 313 NmBYD SEAL: 670 NmBYD SEAL makes 357 Nm more.
- LengthKia K8: 5015 mmBYD SEAL: 4800 mmKia K8 is 215 mm longer.
- SeatingKia K8: 5 SeaterBYD SEAL: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceKia K8: 510 LBYD SEAL: 453 LKia K8 carries 57 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia K8 or BYD SEAL?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BYD SEAL is AED 100 cheaper. BYD SEAL makes 286 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
K8 3.5L GDI LX
AED 195,000*
BYD
SEAL Performance
AED 194,900*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6
3500
237
313
Petrol
-
-
523
670
Electric
No. Of Cylinders
6
-
Displacement (cc)
3500
-
Power (hp)
237
523
Peak Torque (Nm)
313
670
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
Gearbox
Gears
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
Torque Converter
8
8-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
Single-Speed
1
1-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Torque Converter
Single-Speed
Gears
8
1
No. of Gears
8-speed
1-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
64
8
-
-
Fuel Tank Size (L)
64
-
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
8
-
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
0-200 km/h (s)
6.9
250
-
3.8
180
-
0 to 100 (s)
6.9
3.8
Top Speed (km/h)
250
180
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
82.5kWh
26 min
-
520
-
-
Motor Type
-
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
No. of Motors
-
Twin Motor
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
82.5kWh
Charging Time
-
26 min
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
520
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
-
4
5015
1875
1455
2895
1625
-
-
-
510
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
4800
1875
1460
2920
2185
19" Wheel
-
-
453
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
5015
4800
Width (mm)
1875
1875
Height (mm)
1455
1460
Wheelbase (mm)
2895
2920
Weight (kg)
1625
2185
Wheels
-
19" Wheel
Headlights
-
-
Suspension
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
510
453
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5 Seater
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5 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
5 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
Ventilated Disc
Disc
9
-
-
-
Disc
Disc
6
-
-
-
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Airbags
9
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.