BYD Seal 6 vs Dongfeng Box
Verdict
At almost the same money, this is less a trim decision than a size-and-safety one. The BYD Seal 6 is a C-segment sedan at RM100,000, while the Dongfeng Box is a B-segment hatch at RM100,700. The Seal 6 has the bigger 56.6 kWh battery, 410 km range, 129 hp motor, 460-litre boot, six airbags and AEB. The Box counters with a shorter 4,020 mm body, taller cabin height and lower RM50 road tax. For most Malaysian family use, the BYD’s space and range matter more.
Pick the BYD Seal 6 if you want the longer-range, roomier EV with more power, a bigger boot and stronger listed safety kit.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if you want a shorter hatchback that is easier to place in town and has lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal 6 RM100,000; Dongfeng Box RM100,700
- Battery and range: BYD Seal 6 56.6 kWh and 410 km; Dongfeng Box 31.5 kWh and 330 km
- Power and driven wheels: BYD Seal 6 129 hp RWD; Dongfeng Box 94 hp FWD
- Size: BYD Seal 6 4,720 x 1,860 x 1,495 mm; Dongfeng Box 4,020 x 1,810 x 1,570 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: BYD Seal 6 2,820 mm and 460 L; Dongfeng Box 2,650 mm and 326 L
- Safety: BYD Seal 6 6 airbags and AEB Yes; Dongfeng Box 2 airbags and AEB —
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,000✓ | RM 100,700 |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 129 hp✓ | 94 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 s | — |
| Top speed | 160 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 56.6 kWh✓ | 31.5 kWh |
| EV range | 410 km✓ | 330 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,020 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Boot space | 460 L✓ | 326 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 6 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70 | RM 50✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Seal 6
- C-segment sedan size
- 410 km EV range
- Six airbags and AEB
- Longer 4,720 mm body to park
- RM70 annual road tax
- 0-100 km/h takes 10.9 seconds
Box
- Shorter 4,020 mm hatchback body
- Taller 1,570 mm roofline
- Lower RM50 annual road tax
- 94 hp trails the BYD’s 129 hp
- 31.5 kWh battery and 330 km range
- Only two airbags
Seal 6 vs Box FAQ
Is the BYD Seal 6 or Dongfeng Box better?
The BYD Seal 6 is the stronger all-round pick for family use, with more power, longer range, a larger boot, six airbags and AEB. The Dongfeng Box suits buyers who prioritise a smaller hatchback footprint.
What is the price difference?
The Dongfeng Box costs RM700 more than the BYD Seal 6, at RM100,700 versus RM100,000.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The BYD Seal 6 goes further, with 410 km from a 56.6 kWh battery. The Dongfeng Box is rated at 330 km from a 31.5 kWh battery.