BYD Seal 6 vs Honda Civic
Verdict
The BYD Seal 6 is the cheaper, larger and electric choice: RM100,000 buys a 56.6 kWh battery, 410 km range and a 2,820 mm wheelbase. The Honda Civic asks RM133,900 but is clearly quicker, with 180 hp, 240 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds against the BYD’s 129 hp and 10.9 seconds. The Honda also has the bigger boot, 497 litres versus 460 litres. For Malaysian buyers, this is cost and EV running versus petrol performance and luggage space.
Pick the BYD Seal 6 if you want the lower RM100,000 price, electric drive, 410 km range and the longer 2,820 mm wheelbase.
Pick the Honda Civic if you want the quicker car, with 180 hp, 240 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and a 497-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal 6 RM100,000; Honda Civic RM133,900
- Powertrain: BYD Seal 6 single-motor electric; Honda Civic 1,498 cc petrol CVT
- Power: BYD Seal 6 129 hp; Honda Civic 180 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Seal 6 10.9 s; Honda Civic 8.3 s
- Size: BYD Seal 6 4,720 mm long, 1,860 mm wide; Honda Civic 4,678 mm long, 1,802 mm wide
- Boot space: BYD Seal 6 460 L; Honda Civic 497 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,000✓ | RM 133,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 129 hp | 180 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 240 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 s | 8.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 56.6 kWh | — |
| EV range | 410 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,678 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,802 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Boot space | 460 L | 497 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 90 |
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
- RM33,900 cheaper to buy
- 410 km EV range from a 56.6 kWh battery
- Longer 2,820 mm wheelbase
- Slower 10.9 s 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 460-litre boot
- Lower 160 km/h top speed
Civic
- Stronger 180 hp output with 240 Nm
- Quicker 8.3 s 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 497-litre boot
- Costs RM33,900 more
- Shorter 2,735 mm wheelbase
- Five-year warranty trails the BYD’s six years
Seal 6 vs Civic FAQ
Is the BYD Seal 6 or Honda Civic better?
The BYD Seal 6 is better for price, EV range and cabin-friendly wheelbase. The Honda Civic is better for performance and boot space. If running electric matters, take the BYD; if pace matters more, take the Civic.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal 6 costs RM100,000, while the Honda Civic costs RM133,900. That makes the Civic RM33,900 more expensive.
Which car is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Honda Civic is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds. The BYD Seal 6 takes 10.9 seconds, so the Civic is 2.6 seconds faster.