Verdict
The BYD Seal 6 is the more substantial sedan: its 2,820 mm wheelbase is 200 mm longer than the Nissan Almera’s, and it adds rear air-con vents, a 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control. Its 56.64 kWh battery delivers a quoted 410 km range, but the 460-litre boot trails the Almera’s 482 litres. The Almera remains the lower-running-cost petrol choice with RM20 annual road tax versus RM70, plus a 35-litre tank and rated 5.4 L/100 km consumption. Pick on charging access and equipment, not just size.
Pick the BYD Seal 6 if you can charge an EV and want 410 km claimed range, a longer 2,820 mm wheelbase and far more driver-assistance equipment.
Pick the Nissan Almera if you want the RM83,888 entry price, RM20 annual road tax and a slightly larger 482-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal 6 RM100,000; Nissan Almera RM83,888.
- Powertrain: BYD Seal 6 has a 129 hp/220 Nm electric motor and 56.64 kWh battery; Nissan Almera has a 99 hp/152 Nm 999 cc turbo petrol engine.
- Size: BYD Seal 6 is 4,720 mm long with a 2,820 mm wheelbase; Nissan Almera is 4,495 mm long with a 2,620 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: BYD Seal 6 460 litres; Nissan Almera 482 litres.
- Road tax: BYD Seal 6 RM70 per year; Nissan Almera RM20 per year.
- Wheels: BYD Seal 6 17-inch alloys with 225/55R17 tyres; Nissan Almera 15-inch alloys with 195/65R15 tyres.
Seal 6
- 410 km claimed EV range from a 56.64 kWh battery.
- Longer 2,820 mm wheelbase and multi-link rear suspension.
- 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and dual-zone climate control.
- RM100,000 costs RM16,112 more than the Almera.
- 460-litre boot is 22 litres smaller than the Almera’s.
- RM70 annual road tax is RM50 higher.
Almera
- Lower RM83,888 purchase price and RM20 annual road tax.
- 482-litre boot is larger than the Seal 6’s.
- 35-litre petrol tank and rated 5.4 L/100 km consumption.
- Only driver and passenger airbags, versus the Seal 6’s driver far-side, front-side and front/rear curtain airbag coverage.
- No lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control or reverse camera.
- Shorter 2,620 mm wheelbase and torsion-beam rear suspension.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000 | RM83,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 99 hp |
| Torque | — | 152 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 72.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| 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 | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Xtronic CVT |
| Gears | — | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Co2 | — | 125 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 35 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres | 482 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 195/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 195/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| 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 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Single-zone |
| 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 | Radio with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver 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 | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| 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 | 5 Times Free Service |
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 Almera FAQ
Is the BYD Seal 6 or Nissan Almera better?
The Seal 6 is better equipped and markedly larger, with a 2,820 mm wheelbase, 410 km claimed range, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control. The Almera is the better choice where a lower purchase price, lower RM20 road tax and petrol refuelling suit your routine.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal 6 costs RM100,000 and the Nissan Almera costs RM83,888, so the Seal 6 is RM16,112 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Nissan Almera has the bigger boot at 482 litres, 22 litres ahead of the BYD Seal 6’s 460 litres. Both are five-seat, four-door sedans with 60:40 split-folding rear seats.