BYD Seal 6 vs JAC T9
Verdict
The T9 is 23% more powerful, while the Seal 6 is about 17% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,000✓ | RM 119,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve, DOHC commonrail two-stage turbodiesel |
| Horsepower | — | 168 hp |
| Torque | — | 410 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 129 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 220 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate | — |
| Battery Capacity | 56.64 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 410 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 5,330 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,965 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 3,110 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,055 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Open Country H/T Z |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Far Side, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side Curtain and Front Centre Airbag |
| 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 outer two 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB, 1 220-volt Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speakers | 10.4" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Engine (1st Owner Only) |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 70 | — |
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.