Verdict
The Seal 6 is the more rounded daily car if five seats are enough: its 56.64 kWh battery is rated for 410 km, and 100 kW DC charging gives it a clear EV advantage. It also brings six airbags, autonomous braking and a 460-litre boot. The Exora answers with seven seats and a 55-litre petrol tank, but its 132-litre boot is far smaller. For a Malaysian family regularly using the third row, the MPV format matters more than the BYD’s extra driver-assistance equipment.
The Seal 6 Premium (RM115,800) sits above every Exora variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BYD Seal 6 if you want a five-seat EV with 410 km range, a 460-litre boot and six airbags.
Pick the Proton Exora if you need seven seats, a 55-litre petrol tank and a full-size spare tyre.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal 6 RM100,000; Proton Exora RM59,800.
- Seating: BYD Seal 6 has 5 seats; Proton Exora has 7 seats.
- Powertrain: BYD Seal 6 has a 129 hp/220 Nm motor and 56.64 kWh battery; Proton Exora has a 138 hp/205 Nm 1,561 cc turbo petrol engine.
- Range/fuel storage: BYD Seal 6 is rated at 410 km; Proton Exora has a 55-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: BYD Seal 6 has 460 litres; Proton Exora has 132 litres.
- Airbags: BYD Seal 6 has 6; Proton Exora has 2.
Seal 6
- 410 km EV range from a 56.64 kWh battery
- 100 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- Six airbags, autonomous braking and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM40,200 more than the Proton Exora
- Five seats versus the Exora’s seven
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare tyre
Exora
- Seven-seat MPV layout
- RM40,200 lower purchase price
- Full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre
- Two airbags versus six in the Seal 6
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or stability control
- 132-litre boot versus the Seal 6’s 460 litres
What the Seal 6 has over the Exora
What the Exora has over the Seal 6
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Seal 6's wheelbase is 90 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Seal 6 is 51 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Seal 6: 460 litres against 132.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000 | RM59,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,020/mo | RM610/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,848 | RM1,834✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,228 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.14 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM20,727 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 8.1 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 40 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged |
| Capacity | — | 1,561 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 138 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 205 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 76 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 8.9 |
| 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 | — | CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Punch Powertrain |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds | —✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h✓ | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,691 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,447 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres✓ | 132 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Assurance |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Far Side, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (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 | 6 Three-point, 1 Lap-belt on Middle Row |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | 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 Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speakers | Radio with CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down only |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote control activation |
| 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 | 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Seal 6 vs Exora FAQ
Is the BYD Seal 6 or Proton Exora better?
The BYD Seal 6 is better for five occupants wanting EV range, a larger 460-litre boot and substantially more safety equipment. The Proton Exora is the better choice only when seven seats are essential.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal 6 costs RM100,000 and the Proton Exora costs RM59,800, so the difference is RM40,200.
Which one carries more people and luggage?
The Proton Exora carries seven people to the Seal 6’s five. But with the stated boot figures, the Seal 6 has 460 litres versus 132 litres for the Exora.
How long does charging take?
The Seal 6's 56.6 kWh battery takes about 8.1 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 100 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Exora is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Seal 6 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The Seal 6 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Exora. Seal 6: 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty.