BYD Shark 6 2026 vs Kia Tasman 2026
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BYD Shark 6 — most powerful, most efficient, safest, longest warranty
The true 5-year cost estimate
Kia Tasman 2026 costs about 27,923 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| BYD Shark 6 2026 | Kia Tasman 2026 | |
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| Estimated 5-year total cost | 136,982 SAR (2,283 SAR per month) | 109,059 SAR (1,818 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 2,463 SAR | 4,152 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 3,318 SAR – 8,295 SAR | 2,790 SAR – 6,975 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 92,922 SAR (56%) | 94,726 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 91 | 80 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 165,900 SAR | 139,500 SAR – 207,313 SAR |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Plug-in hybrid | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 437 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 29.6 kWh | — |
| Electric range | 100 km | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Transmission | Single-speed (EV) · 1 | Automatic · 8 |
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive (4WD) | Four-wheel drive (4WD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 17.7 km/L | 10.5 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,457 mm | 5,410 mm |
| Width | 1,971 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,925 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,260 mm | 3,270 mm |
| Boot capacity | 1,200 L | — |
| Weight | 2,710 kg | 2,200 kg |
| Ground clearance | 230 mm | 252 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | — |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km | 5 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, BYD Shark 6 2026 or Kia Tasman 2026?
Kia Tasman 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 139,500 SAR versus 165,900 SAR for BYD Shark 6 2026 — a difference of about 26,400 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, BYD Shark 6 2026 costs roughly 2,463 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 4,152 SAR for Kia Tasman 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: BYD Shark 6 2026 between 3,318 SAR and 8,295 SAR, and Kia Tasman 2026 between 2,790 SAR and 6,975 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
BYD Shark 6 2026 scores 91/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 80/100 for Kia Tasman 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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