Kia Sportage L vs BYD Shark 6
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| Specification |
Kia Sportage L
|
BYD Shark 6
Shark 6 Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.22 crore | Rs 2 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1598 cc | 1497 cc | |
| Engine power | 178 hp | 181 hp | |
| Engine torque | 265 Nm | 260 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Battery | 1.49 kWh | 29.58 kWh | |
| Electric range | — | 100 km | |
| Total range with fuel | — | 800 km | |
| Electric motor power | — | 280 kW | |
| Electric motor torque | 264 Nm | 510 Nm | |
| Charging port | — | CCS2 | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Combined power | 235 hp | 430 hp | |
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | — | 5 | |
| Length | 4685 mm | 5457 mm | |
| Width | 1865 mm | 1971 mm | |
| Height | 1660 mm | 1925 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2755 mm | 3260 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 181 mm | 230 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 52 L | 60 L | |
| Boot space | 586 L | — | |
| Tyre size | 235/60R18 | 265/65 R18 | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed | |
| Colours | Interstellar Grey | — | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 6 | 7 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill descent control | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | No | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | No | |
| 360-degree camera | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 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 | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | |
| Front power windows | No | Yes | |
| Rear power windows | No | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | Yes | No | |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | Yes | No | |
| Drive modes | Yes | No | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | |
| Ambient lighting | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes | |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in navigation | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | |
| USB Type-C ports | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | No | Yes | |
| Premium sound system | No | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | |||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | No | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | Yes | No | |
| Side parking sensors | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment/climate switchable controller | Yes | No | |
| Driver far-side airbag | No | Yes | |
| Parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic brake | No | Yes | |
| Trailer stability control | No | Yes | |
| Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand) | No | Yes | |
| All-wheel drive (dual motors) | No | Yes | |
| NFC digital key | No | Yes | |
| Voice assistant (English) | No | Yes | |
| Over-the-air updates | No | Yes | |
| Heated exterior mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Aluminium roof rack | No | Yes | |
| Fixed side steps | No | Yes | |
| Rear privacy glass | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Kia Sportage L vs BYD Shark 6: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Kia Sportage L or the BYD Shark 6?
The Kia Sportage L is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.22 crore ex-factory, Rs 77.51 lakh less than the BYD Shark 6, which starts at Rs 2 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Kia Sportage L or the BYD Shark 6?
The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 235 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Kia Sportage L or the BYD Shark 6?
The Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has 6 airbags and 5 safety and driver-assistance features and the BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Kia Sportage L and BYD Shark 6 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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