BYD Sealion 5 Premium
0/5 (0)
$37,990
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
Kia Sportage
0/5 (0)
$38,490
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Sealion 5 Premium
Overview
Sportage S
2026
Year
2021
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Engine
1999
—
Power
115
PHEV
Fuel
Petrol
e-CVT
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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Sealion 5 Premium
Specification
Sportage S
—
Engine Capacity
1999
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Engine Code
Nu MPi
—
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
18.3
Battery Capacity Gross
—
BYD Blade Battery
Battery Type
—
156
Power
115
300
Torque
192
3.3
AC Charging Power
—
Yes
V2L
—
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
—
Fuel Economy Combined
8.1
—
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 / 60 R18
Tyre Size
235 / 65R17
18-inch Alloy
Wheel Size
17"
5
Number of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
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Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
—
Rear Brakes
Disc
—
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
—
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
—
Steering Type
Electric power steering
—
Number of Airbags
7
750
Towing Capacity
1650
—
Turning Circle
11.0

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Sealion 5 Premium
Dimension
Sportage S
—
Fuel Tank Capacity
54
4738
Length
4685
1860
Width
1865
1710
Height
1665
2712
Wheelbase
2755
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Ground Clearance
181
1785
Kerb Weight
1577
463
Boot Space
543

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Sealion 5 Premium
Feature
Sportage S
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

Sealion 5 Premium
Feature
Sportage S
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

Sealion 5 Premium
Feature
Sportage S
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

Sealion 5 Premium
Feature
Sportage S
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

Sealion 5 Premium
Feature
Sportage S
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

Sealion 5 Premium
Feature
Sportage S
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

PHEV / EV-specific features

Sealion 5 Premium
Feature
Sportage S
EV Drive Mode
Hybrid Drive Mode
Charge Mode
Charge Scheduling
DC Fast Charging Support

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

BYD Sealion 5 Premium

Pros

  • +Premium electrified SUV versatility
  • +Family-friendly SUV practicality
  • +BYD technology and safety systems
  • +Comfortable five-seat family layout
  • +Premium Australia-market SUV appeal

Cons

  • −Premium pricing over Essential
  • −Plug-in charging needs planning
  • −Grade-specific equipment differs
  • −Larger footprint in tight city parking
  • −Higher ownership complexity than EV

Kia Sportage S

Pros

  • +Good entry price
  • +Practical 543L boot
  • +Strong safety rating
  • +Comfortable family cabin
  • +Simple petrol drivetrain

Cons

  • −Basic equipment level
  • −Modest engine performance
  • −Higher fuel use than hybrid
  • −No AWD option
  • −Smaller wheels look basic

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Kia Sportage S

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Kia Sportage S

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

Our Recommendation

Choose BYD Sealion 5 Premium if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Kia Sportage S if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Kia Sportage S leads on value and Kia Sportage S leads on practicality.

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