Verdict
The RM100,000 BYD Seal 6 costs RM3,800 less than the RM103,800 GAC GS3, yet brings a 56.64-kWh battery, 410 km range and a much larger 460-litre boot. Its 2,820-mm wheelbase is 170 mm longer, and rear AC vents, a 360-degree camera and seven airbags make it the better-equipped family car on paper. The GS3 answers with a 177-hp/270-Nm 1.5-litre turbo, a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time and SUV body. It is the quicker choice, but the Seal 6 makes more sense for buyers able to charge regularly.
Pick the BYD Seal 6 if you want EV running, 410 km of range, a 460-litre boot and substantially fuller safety and cabin equipment for less money.
Pick the GAC GS3 if you want a petrol SUV with 177 hp, 270 Nm and a much quicker 7.5-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal 6 RM100,000; GAC GS3 RM103,800.
- Powertrain and performance: BYD Seal 6 has a 129-hp/220-Nm motor and does 0-100 km/h in 10.9 seconds; GAC GS3 has a 177-hp/270-Nm 1.
- Size and boot: BYD Seal 6 is 4,720 mm long with a 2,820-mm wheelbase and 460-litre boot; GAC GS3 is 4,410 mm long with a 2,650-mm wheelbase and 341-litre boot.
- Safety: BYD Seal 6 has seven airbags and lane-keeping warning only; GAC GS3 has two airbags and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Climate control: BYD Seal 6 gets dual-zone automatic air-con and rear AC vents; GAC GS3 has manual air-con and no rear vents.
- Wheels and spare: BYD Seal 6 uses 17-inch alloys and a tyre repair kit; GAC GS3 uses 18-inch two-tone alloys and a space-saver spare tyre.
Seal 6
- 410 km EV range from a 56.64-kWh battery
- 460-litre boot and 170 mm longer wheelbase
- Seven airbags, 360-degree camera and rear AC vents
- 10.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the GS3's 7.5 seconds
- No blind spot information system; the GS3 has one
- Tyre repair kit instead of the GS3's space-saver spare
GS3
- 177 hp and 270 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds
- SUV body with 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels
- Blind spot information system and steering-correction lane keeping
- Costs RM3,800 more
- 341-litre boot is 119 litres smaller
- Only two airbags versus the Seal 6's seven
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000✓ | RM103,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,497 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 177 hp |
| Torque | — | 270 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 129 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 220 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 56.64 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 410 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,370 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 47 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres✓ | 341 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental UC6 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Far Side, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
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.
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Seal 6 vs GS3 FAQ
Is the BYD Seal 6 or GAC GS3 better?
The BYD Seal 6 is the better-equipped and more practical choice, with 410 km range, a 460-litre boot, seven airbags and rear AC vents. Choose the GAC GS3 instead if its 7.5-second acceleration and petrol SUV format matter more.
What is the price difference?
The GAC GS3 costs RM3,800 more than the BYD Seal 6.
Which car has the larger boot?
The BYD Seal 6 has the larger boot at 460 litres, compared with 341 litres in the GAC GS3. That is a 119-litre advantage for the sedan.