BYD Sealion 7 Premium
0/5 (0)
$54,990
Kia Sportage GT-Line Diesel
0/5 (0)
$56,400

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Sealion 7 Premium
Overview
Sportage GT-Line Diesel
2025 - Present
Year
2021
82.56
Engine
1998
Power
137
Electric
Fuel
Diesel
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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Sealion 7 Premium
Specification
Sportage GT-Line Diesel
Engine Capacity
1998
Engine Code
CRDi
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
82.56
Battery Capacity
Lithium iron phosphate Blade Battery
Battery Type
482 km (WLTP)
Electric Range
19.9
Energy Consumption
230
Power
137
380
Torque
416
6.7
0–100 km/h
215
Top Speed
11
AC Charging Power
150
DC Fast Charging Power
Type-2
AC Connector
Ccs2
DC Connector
10–80% in 32 min (150kW DC fast charging)
DC Charging
Yes
V2L
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Regenerative Braking
50 W
Wireless Charging
RWD
Drive Type
AWD
Fuel Economy Combined
6.3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 / 50 R19 front; 255 / 45 R19 rear
Tyre Size
235 / 55R19
19
Wheel Size
19"
5
Number of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated and drilled disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Double wishbone
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electric power steering
8
Number of Airbags
7
1500
Towing Capacity
1650
11.7
Turning Circle
11.0

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Sealion 7 Premium
Dimension
Sportage GT-Line Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
54
4830
Length
4685
1925
Width
1865
1620
Height
1680
2930
Wheelbase
2755
140
Ground Clearance
181
2225
Kerb Weight
1830
500
Boot Space
543
58
Frunk Space

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Sealion 7 Premium
Feature
Sportage GT-Line Diesel
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 7 Premium
Feature
Sportage GT-Line Diesel
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 7 Premium
Feature
Sportage GT-Line Diesel
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 7 Premium
Feature
Sportage GT-Line Diesel
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 7 Premium
Feature
Sportage GT-Line Diesel
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 7 Premium
Feature
Sportage GT-Line Diesel
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

Electric vehicle features

Sealion 7 Premium
Feature
Sportage GT-Line Diesel
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator

Diesel Utility

Sealion 7 Premium
Feature
Sportage GT-Line Diesel
Trailer Sway Control
Side Steps
Tow Bar Prep

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

BYD Sealion 7 Premium

Pros

  • +Longer WLTP range
  • +Strong rear-wheel-drive performance
  • +Generous standard luxury equipment
  • +Spacious five-seat cabin
  • +Competitive Australian pricing

Cons

  • No all-wheel drive
  • High kerb weight
  • DC charging is limited to 150kW
  • No spare wheel
  • Driver-alert sounds can be intrusive

Kia Sportage GT-Line Diesel

Pros

  • +Premium diesel SUV
  • +Strong 416Nm torque
  • +Efficient touring economy
  • +Standard AWD grip
  • +High equipment level

Cons

  • High purchase price
  • Diesel noise under load
  • Large wheels firm ride
  • Tyres can be expensive
  • Heavier kerb weight

Which one should you buy?

Best for Performance: BYD Sealion 7 Premium

Leads this comparison on best for performance with a score of 56.

Best for Value: BYD Sealion 7 Premium

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

Best Overall: BYD Sealion 7 Premium

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose BYD Sealion 7 Premium if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Kia Sportage GT-Line Diesel if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: BYD Sealion 7 Premium leads on performance and BYD Sealion 7 Premium leads on value.

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