BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
0/5 (0)
$56,990
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
Kia Sorento Sport+
0/5 (0)
$54,980
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
Overview
Sorento Sport+
2026
Year
2020
—
Engine
3470
—
Power
200
PHEV
Fuel
Petrol
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
7
Seating
7

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

Best comparable values are highlighted in green.

Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
Specification
Sorento Sport+
—
Engine Capacity
3470
—
Engine Code
Lambda III GDi
—
Cylinder Configuration
V
—
Number of Cylinders
6
—
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
19.0
Battery Capacity Gross
—
BYD Blade Battery (LFP) 2nd gen
Battery Type
—
205
Power
200
315
Torque
332
200
Top Speed
—
11
AC Charging Power
—
40
DC Fast Charging Power
—
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
—
Fuel Economy Combined
9.7
—
Emission Standard
Euro 6
255 / 50 R20
Tyre Size
235 / 60R18
20" Alloy
Wheel Size
18"
5
Number of Doors
5
7
Seating Capacity
7
—
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
—
Rear Brakes
Disc
—
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
—
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
—
Steering Type
Electric power steering
9
Number of Airbags
8
1800
Towing Capacity
2000
—
Turning Circle
11.6

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
Dimension
Sorento Sport+
—
Fuel Tank Capacity
67
5040
Length
4815
1996
Width
1900
1760
Height
1700
2930
Wheelbase
2815
—
Ground Clearance
176
2315
Kerb Weight
1830
270
Boot Space
179

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
Feature
Sorento 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

Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
Feature
Sorento 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

Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
Feature
Sorento 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

Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
Feature
Sorento 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

Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
Feature
Sorento 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

Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
Feature
Sorento Sport+
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

PHEV / EV-specific features

Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD
Feature
Sorento Sport+
EV Drive Mode
Hybrid Drive Mode
Charge Mode
Charge Scheduling
DC Fast Charging Support

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD

Pros

  • +Three-row family SUV practicality
  • +Premium BYD technology and safety
  • +Comfort-focused family accommodation
  • +Strong road-trip and family appeal
  • +Distinctive premium SUV presence

Cons

  • −Large SUV size for city use
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Large vehicle footprint
  • −Parking and manoeuvring require space
  • −Higher running and ownership costs

Kia Sorento Sport+

Pros

  • +Good value equipment
  • +Seven-seat practicality
  • +Strong V6 engine
  • +Comfortable highway ride
  • +Useful safety technology

Cons

  • −Fuel economy is high
  • −FWD only petrol
  • −No hybrid efficiency
  • −Large parking footprint
  • −Third-row boot is small

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Kia Sorento Sport+

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

Best for Practicality / Space: BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD

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

Best Overall: BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD

Leads this comparison on best overall with a score of 57.

Our Recommendation

Choose BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

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

Bottom Line: Kia Sorento Sport+ leads on value and BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD leads on practicality.

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