BYD Seal 6 Essential
0/5 (0)
$34,990
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
Kia K4 Sport+
0/5 (0)
$38,490
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Seal 6 Essential
Overview
K4 Sport+
2026
Year
2024
—
Engine
1999
—
Power
110
PHEV
Fuel
Petrol
e-CVT
Transmission
CVT
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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Seal 6 Essential
Specification
K4 Sport+
—
Engine Capacity
1999
—
Engine Code
G4NS
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Cylinder Configuration
Inline-4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
10.08
Battery Capacity Gross
—
BYD Blade Battery
Battery Type
—
130
Power
110
210
Torque
180
180
Top Speed
200
3.3
AC Charging Power
—
Yes
V2L
—
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
—
Fuel Economy City
8.2
—
Fuel Economy Highway
4.7
—
Fuel Economy Combined
6
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Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 / 55 R17
Tyre Size
225 / 45 R17
17-inch alloy
Wheel Size
17
4
Number of Doors
4
5
Seating Capacity
5
—
Front Brakes
280 mm ventilated disc
—
Rear Brakes
262 mm solid disc
—
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
—
Rear Suspension
Coupled torsion beam axle
—
Steering Type
Electric power steering
—
Number of Airbags
7
—
Towing Capacity
1100
—
Turning Circle
10.7

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Seal 6 Essential
Dimension
K4 Sport+
—
Fuel Tank Capacity
47
4840
Length
4710
1875
Width
1850
1495
Height
1425
2790
Wheelbase
2720
120
Ground Clearance
140
1650
Kerb Weight
1374
491
Boot Space
508

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Seal 6 Essential
Feature
K4 Sport+
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

Seal 6 Essential
Feature
K4 Sport+
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

Seal 6 Essential
Feature
K4 Sport+
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

Seal 6 Essential
Feature
K4 Sport+
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Charging & Battery Tech

Seal 6 Essential
Feature
K4 Sport+
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump

EV / Hybrid Drive Features

Seal 6 Essential
Feature
K4 Sport+
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

PHEV / EV-specific features

Seal 6 Essential
Feature
K4 Sport+
EV Drive Mode
Hybrid Drive Mode
Charge Mode
Charge Scheduling
DC Fast Charging Support

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

BYD Seal 6 Essential

Pros

  • +Electrified family touring capability
  • +Comfortable long-distance family focus
  • +BYD electrified powertrain technology
  • +Practical family vehicle packaging
  • +Premium Australia-market SUV appeal

Cons

  • −Plug-in charging needs planning
  • −Higher price than entry trims
  • −Public charging availability varies
  • −Grade-specific features need checking
  • −Larger footprint than compact SUVs

Kia K4 Sport+

Pros

  • +Efficient 6.0 L/100 km rating
  • +Large 508 L sedan boot
  • +Five-star ANCAP safety rating
  • +Integrated panoramic display
  • +Seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty

Cons

  • −Modest 110 kW engine output
  • −CVT can sound strained under load
  • −Cloth seats in Sport grade
  • −No heated front seats
  • −No wireless phone charging

Which one should you buy?

Best for Practicality / Space: BYD Seal 6 Essential

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Our Recommendation

Choose BYD Seal 6 Essential if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Kia K4 Sport+ if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: BYD Seal 6 Essential leads on practicality.

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