Kia Carnival vs BYD Seal
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Kia Carnival
Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive |
BYD Seal
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.5 crore | Rs 1.48 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Electric | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | — | |
| Engine | 3470 cc | — | |
| Engine power | 268 hp | — | |
| Engine torque | 331.5 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 | Automatic | Single-speed (electric) | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 11 | 5 | |
| Length | 5155 mm | 4800 mm | |
| Width | 1995 mm | 1875 mm | |
| Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2920 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 72 L | — | |
| Boot space | — | 400 L | |
| Tyre size | 235/60R18 | 225/50 R18 (Dynamic), 235/45 R19 (Premium) | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed | |
| Colours | Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue | Cosmos Black, Atlantis Grey, Aurora White, Arctic Blue | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | — | 7 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Knee airbag | Yes | No | |
| ABS | Yes | No | |
| EBD | No | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | No | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | |
| Seat belt reminder | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Cruise control | Yes | No | |
| Adaptive cruise control | No | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | Yes | |
| Lane departure warning | No | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | Yes | |
| Traffic sign recognition | No | Yes | |
| Auto high beam | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver attention alert | Yes | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | |
| Telescopic steering | Yes | No | |
| Paddle shifters | Yes | No | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | No | |
| Auto hold | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | No | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | Yes | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | No | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | No | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | Yes | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Yes | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | No | |
| Android Auto | Yes | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | |
| USB ports | Yes | Yes | |
| USB Type-C ports | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | Yes | No | |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | |
| Rear defogger | No | Yes | |
| Rear wiper | Yes | No | |
| Other | |||
| Smart power sliding doors | Yes | No | |
| Tri-zone automatic climate control | Yes | No | |
| Dual sunroof | Yes | No | |
| Lane following assist | Yes | No | |
| Safe exit assist | Yes | No | |
| Driver seat memory | Yes | No | |
| Heated steering wheel | Yes | No | |
| Sunshade blinds | Yes | No | |
| Artificial leather seats | Yes | No | |
| Heated outside mirrors | 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 | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Kia Carnival vs BYD Seal: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Kia Carnival or the BYD Seal?
The BYD Seal is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.48 crore ex-factory, Rs 210,000 less than the Kia Carnival, which starts at Rs 1.5 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Kia Carnival or the BYD Seal?
The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; BYD Seal Dynamic: 201 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Kia Carnival or the BYD Seal?
The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 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 Kia Carnival 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.
