Kia Stonic vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs BYD Seal
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Kia Stonic
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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Elantra 1.6 Hybrid
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BYD Seal
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 54.99 lakh | Rs 1.14 crore | Rs 1.48 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Hybrid | Electric | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | — | |
| Engine | 998 cc | 1580 cc | — | |
| Engine power | 99 hp | 104 hp | — | |
| Engine torque | 172 Nm | 147 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) | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 4165 mm | 4710 mm | 4800 mm | |
| Width | 1760 mm | 1825 mm | 1875 mm | |
| Height | — | 1430 mm | 1460 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2580 mm | 2720 mm | 2920 mm | |
| Ground clearance | — | 150 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | 42 L | — | |
| Boot space | 352 L | 402 L | 400 L | |
| Tyre size | 195/55R16 (Turbo X), 205/55R17 (Turbo S) | 205/55 R16 | 225/50 R18 (Dynamic), 235/45 R19 (Premium) | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | 7 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | Yes | No | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | No | |
| EBD | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | Yes | No | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | No | |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | No | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | No | |
| Seat belt reminder | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Adaptive cruise control | No | No | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | No | No | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane departure warning | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Traffic sign recognition | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto high beam | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver attention alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | No | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | No | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | No | |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | No | Yes | No | |
| Telescopic steering | No | Yes | No | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Auto hold | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Leather seats | No | Yes | No | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | No | No | |
| Android Auto | Yes | No | No | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | |
| USB Type-C ports | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Premium sound system | No | No | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| Regenerative braking | No | No | Yes | |
| DC fast charging | No | No | Yes | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | No | Yes | |
| Heat pump | No | No | Yes | |
| Portable charger included | No | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | No | Yes | No | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | Yes | No | |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear defogger | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| 8-inch display audio with 6 speakers | Yes | No | No | |
| 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster | Yes | No | No | |
| Multi-collision brake | Yes | No | No | |
| Manual speed limit assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | No | |
| LED rear fog lamp | No | Yes | No | |
| Full-size spare wheel | No | Yes | No | |
| Driver far-side airbag | No | No | Yes | |
| Door open warning | No | No | Yes | |
| Front cross traffic alert and brake | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic brake | No | No | Yes | |
| Electronic hidden door handles | No | No | Yes | |
| NFC card key | No | No | Yes | |
| Sequential rear indicators | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear fog light | No | No | Yes | |
| Front trunk (50 L) | No | No | Yes | |
| Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Kia Stonic vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs BYD Seal: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Kia Stonic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and BYD Seal?
The Kia Stonic is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kia Stonic from Rs 54.99 lakh, 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 and BYD Seal?
The BYD Seal Dynamic is the most powerful (BYD Seal Dynamic: 201 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 and BYD Seal?
The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has the biggest boot (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 and BYD Seal?
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 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 Stonic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 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.
