BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence vs Kia EV5 Long Range

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 4.5 s Runner-up: 7.5 s
Range winner Kia EV5 Long Range 600 km Runner-up: 502 km
Power winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 530 hp Runner-up: 218 hp
Cargo winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 520 L Runner-up: 513 L
Price winner Kia EV5 Long Range $45,900 Runner-up: $49,800

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence against the 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 7.5 seconds for 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed output at 530 hp; 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range is rated at 218 hp, a difference of 312 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence at 690 Nm and 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Kia EV5 Long Range carries the longer listed range at 600 km, against 502 km for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range has the lower recorded consumption at 14.0 kWh/100km; 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is listed at 18.2 kWh/100km. 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 233 kW, compared with 150 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 520 litres versus 513 litres, a difference of 7 litres. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence carries the higher towing rating at 1,500 kg, while 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range is listed at 750 kg. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is 215 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Kia EV5 Long Range has the lower listed starting price at $45,900, compared with $49,800 for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence2025 Kia EV5 Long Range2025
Performance
0-100 km/h4.5 s7.5 s
Top Speed215 km/h180 km/h
Power530 hp218 hp
Torque690 Nm350 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range502 km600 km
Battery91.3 kWh84 kWh
Efficiency18.2 kWh/100km14 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging150 kW233 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,830 mm4,615 mm
Ground Clearance160 mm175 mm
Cargo520 L513 L
Curb Weight2,262 kg1,890 kg
Towing1,500 kg750 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.0 m10.8 m
Starting MSRP$49,800$45,900

BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence vs Kia EV5 Long Range questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, versus 7.5 seconds for 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more power at 530 hp, a 312 hp advantage over 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range.

Which has more range, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range?

2025 Kia EV5 Long Range has the longer listed range at 600 km (373 miles), versus 502 km (312 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the larger listed battery at 91.3 kWh, compared with 84.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more listed cargo space at 520 litres (18.4 cu ft), versus 513 litres (18.1 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,500 kg (3,307 lb), compared with 750 kg (1,653 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is heavier at 2,262 kg (4,987 lb), while 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range is listed at 1,890 kg (4,167 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range?

2025 Kia EV5 Long Range has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $45,900 USD, compared with $49,800 USD for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Kia EV5 Long Range?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.