Kia Stonic vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs BYD Seal vs Hyundai Sonata

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Specification	Kia Stonic Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove	BYD Seal Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 54.99 lakh	Rs 1.14 crore	Rs 1.48 crore	Rs 1.03 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Hybrid	Electric	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	—	Petrol
Engine	998 cc	1580 cc	—	1999 cc
Engine power	99 hp	104 hp	—	152 hp
Engine torque	172 Nm	147 Nm	—	192 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	1.32 kWh	61.44 kWh	—
Electric range	—	—	510 km	—
Electric motor power	—	32 kW	150 kW	—
Electric motor torque	—	170 Nm	310 Nm	—
AC charging	—	—	7 kW	—
DC fast charging	—	—	110 kW	—
Charging port	—	—	CCS2	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	139 hp	—	—
Transmission	DCT	DCT	Single-speed (electric)	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	5
Length	4165 mm	4710 mm	4800 mm	4900 mm
Width	1760 mm	1825 mm	1875 mm	1860 mm
Height	—	1430 mm	1460 mm	1445 mm
Wheelbase	2580 mm	2720 mm	2920 mm	2840 mm
Ground clearance	—	150 mm	—	—
Fuel tank	45 L	42 L	—	60 L
Boot space	352 L	402 L	400 L	510 L
Tyre size	195/55R16 (Turbo X), 205/55R17 (Turbo S)	205/55 R16	225/50 R18 (Dynamic), 235/45 R19 (Premium)	235/45R18
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	4 years or 100,000 km
Colours	Clear White, Fusion Black, Sparkling Silver, Interstellar Grey, Selenium Grey	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Cosmos Black, Atlantis Grey, Aurora White, Arctic Blue	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red
Safety
Airbags	6	2	7	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	Yes	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Traction control	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	Yes	No	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
360-degree camera	No	No	Yes	No
Immobilizer	No	Yes	No	No
Security alarm	No	Yes	No	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	Yes	No	Yes
Seat belt reminder	No	No	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Adaptive cruise control	No	No	Yes	No
Forward collision warning	No	No	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	No	No	Yes	No
Lane departure warning	No	No	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	No	No	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	No	No	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	No	No	Yes	No
Traffic sign recognition	No	No	Yes	No
Auto high beam	No	No	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	No	No	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No	No	No
Automatic climate control	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	No	Yes	No	Yes
Central locking	No	Yes	No	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote engine start	No	Yes	No	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes	Yes	No
Tilt steering	No	Yes	No	No
Telescopic steering	No	Yes	No	No
Paddle shifters	No	No	No	Yes
Electric parking brake	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	No	Yes	Yes
Ventilated front seats	No	Yes	No	No
Heated front seats	No	Yes	No	No
Leather seats	No	Yes	No	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	Yes	No	No	Yes
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	No	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	No	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	No	No	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	No	Yes	No	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	Yes	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	No	No	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
USB ports	No	No	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C ports	No	Yes	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Premium sound system	No	No	Yes	No
Electric & charging
Regenerative braking	No	No	Yes	No
DC fast charging	No	No	Yes	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	No	Yes	No
Heat pump	No	No	Yes	No
Portable charger included	No	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	No	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	Yes	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	No	No
Roof rails	Yes	No	No	No
Rear defogger	Yes	No	Yes	No
Other
8-inch display audio with 6 speakers	Yes	No	No	No
4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster	Yes	No	No	No
Multi-collision brake	Yes	No	No	No
Manual speed limit assist	Yes	No	No	No
Smart trunk	No	Yes	No	Yes
LED rear fog lamp	No	Yes	No	No
Full-size spare wheel	No	Yes	No	No
Driver far-side airbag	No	No	Yes	No
Door open warning	No	No	Yes	No
Front cross traffic alert and brake	No	No	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic brake	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic hidden door handles	No	No	Yes	No
NFC card key	No	No	Yes	No
Sequential rear indicators	No	No	Yes	No
Rear fog light	No	No	Yes	No
Front trunk (50 L)	No	No	Yes	No
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen	No	No	Yes	No
Rear door side curtains	No	No	No	Yes
Auto child lock	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	7.3/10	8/10	7.4/10

Kia Stonic vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs BYD Seal vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kia Stonic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, BYD Seal and Hyundai Sonata?

The Kia Stonic is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kia Stonic from Rs 54.99 lakh, the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore and the BYD Seal from Rs 1.48 crore.

Which is more powerful, Kia Stonic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, BYD Seal and Hyundai Sonata?

The BYD Seal Dynamic is the most powerful (BYD Seal Dynamic: 201 hp; Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp; Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo X: 99 hp).

Which has more boot space, Kia Stonic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, BYD Seal and Hyundai Sonata?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L; BYD Seal Dynamic: 400 L; Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo X: 352 L).

Which has more safety features, Kia Stonic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, BYD Seal and Hyundai Sonata?

The Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo X has 6 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features, the BYD Seal Dynamic has 7 airbags and 21 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia Stonic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, BYD Seal and Hyundai Sonata 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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