Changan Karvaan vs BYD Seal
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Changan Karvaan
|
BYD Seal
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 1.48 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Electric | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | — | |
| Engine | 1193 cc | — | |
| Engine power | 96 hp | — | |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | — | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Battery | — | 61.44 kWh | |
| Electric range | — | 510 km | |
| Electric motor power | — | 150 kW | |
| Electric motor torque | — | 310 Nm | |
| AC charging | — | 7 kW | |
| DC fast charging | — | 110 kW | |
| Charging port | — | CCS2 | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Manual | Single-speed (electric) | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | 5 | |
| Length | 3980 mm | 4800 mm | |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1875 mm | |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2920 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | |
| Boot space | — | 400 L | |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | 225/50 R18 (Dynamic), 235/45 R19 (Premium) | |
| Warranty | — | 8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed | |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Cosmos Black, Atlantis Grey, Aurora White, Arctic Blue | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 2 | 7 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | |
| EBD | No | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | No | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | No | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | No | Yes | |
| Lane departure warning | No | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | No | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | No | Yes | |
| Traffic sign recognition | No | Yes | |
| Auto high beam | No | Yes | |
| Driver attention alert | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | No | |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | |
| USB Type-C ports | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | |
| Premium sound system | No | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | |||
| Regenerative braking | No | Yes | |
| DC fast charging | No | Yes | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | Yes | |
| Heat pump | No | Yes | |
| Portable charger included | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Rear defogger | No | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Sliding rear doors | Yes | No | |
| Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit) | Yes | No | |
| Fold-down and tumble third row | Yes | No | |
| Driver far-side airbag | No | Yes | |
| Door open warning | No | Yes | |
| Front cross traffic alert and brake | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic brake | No | Yes | |
| Electronic hidden door handles | No | Yes | |
| NFC card key | No | Yes | |
| Sequential rear indicators | No | Yes | |
| Rear fog light | No | Yes | |
| Front trunk (50 L) | No | Yes | |
| Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Changan Karvaan vs BYD Seal: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Changan Karvaan or the BYD Seal?
The Changan Karvaan is cheaper. It starts at Rs 31.49 lakh ex-factory, Rs 1.16 crore less than the BYD Seal, which starts at Rs 1.48 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Changan Karvaan or the BYD Seal?
The BYD Seal Dynamic is the most powerful (BYD Seal Dynamic: 201 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Changan Karvaan or the BYD Seal?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features and the BYD Seal Dynamic has 7 airbags and 21 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan Karvaan and BYD Seal prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
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