Verdict
The RM40,200 gap is substantial: the BYD Seal 6 costs RM100,000 against RM59,800 for the Proton S70. For that, the BYD brings a 56.64-kWh battery, 410 km claimed range, 100-kW DC charging and 220 Nm from its rear motor, plus a 2,820-mm wheelbase and adaptive cruise control. The S70 is the cheaper petrol route, with a larger 500-litre boot and 186-km/h top speed. Pick based on charging access: the BYD makes most sense if home or workplace charging is realistic; otherwise the S70’s 50-litre tank is simpler.
The Seal 6 Premium (RM115,800) sits above every S70 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 can charge regularly and want 410 km of EV range, 100-kW DC charging, rear-wheel drive and more driver-assistance equipment.
Pick the Proton S70 if RM59,800, a 500-litre boot and petrol refuelling suit your budget and usage better.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal 6 RM100,000; Proton S70 RM59,800.
- Powertrain: BYD Seal 6 has a 129-hp/220-Nm electric motor; Proton S70 has a 118-hp/150-Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Range/fuelling: BYD Seal 6 has a 56.64-kWh battery and 410 km EV range; Proton S70 has a 50-litre petrol tank.
- Charging: BYD Seal 6 supports 7-kW AC and 100-kW DC charging; Proton S70 has no charging system.
- Wheelbase and boot: BYD Seal 6 is 2,820 mm/460 litres; Proton S70 is 2,627 mm/500 litres.
- Top speed: BYD Seal 6 reaches 160 km/h; Proton S70 reaches 186 km/h.
Seal 6
- 410 km claimed range with 100-kW DC charging
- 220 Nm motor torque and rear-wheel drive
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM40,200 more
- 460-litre boot is 40 litres smaller
- Tyre repair kit instead of the S70’s space-saver spare
S70
- RM59,800 entry price
- 500-litre boot and space-saver spare tyre
- Blind-spot information system and 186-km/h top speed
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
- 150 Nm trails the BYD’s 220 Nm
- Manual air-conditioning and halogen headlamps
What the Seal 6 has over the S70
What the S70 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 193 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 S70: 500 litres against 460.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000 | RM59,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM90 |
| 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 DVVT (i-GT), Port Fuel Injection |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 118 hp at 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | — | 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 73.4 mm × 88.57 mm |
| 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 | — | 8-speed CVT with Manual Mode |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 186 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,602 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,627 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,269 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres | 500 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 205/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 17 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Turbine-style Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Turbine-style Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Far Side, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| 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 | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | ISOFIX with Top Tether |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Rear Seat Reminder, All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Warning, Door Opening Warning; no AEB/ACC/lane-keep (camera ADAS reserved for 1.5TD Flagship variants) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Halogen |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding, Fixed Headrests |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-A and 1 USB-C Front, 1 USB-A and 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Front and Rear Interior Lamps |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speakers | 8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up/Down with Anti-trap |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start with Remote Engine Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Cruise Control with Speed Limiter |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated |
| 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 | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | N95 cabin filter; Eco/Sport/Comfort drive modes; Auto Brake Hold; 12V socket (120W); electric door mirrors with manual fold; urethane steering wheel; aerokit optional |
| 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 | 6x free labour servicing |
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 S70 FAQ
Is the BYD Seal 6 or Proton S70 better?
The BYD Seal 6 is better for drivers with dependable charging, as it has 410 km claimed range, 100-kW DC charging, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking. The Proton S70 is the better budget choice, costing RM40,200 less and carrying 500 litres in its boot.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal 6 is RM40,200 dearer than the Proton S70. That gap buys an EV powertrain with a 56.64-kWh battery, 410 km range and 100-kW DC charging, as well as more active-safety and convenience equipment.
Which one has more luggage space?
The Proton S70 has the larger boot at 500 litres, 40 litres more than the BYD Seal 6’s 460 litres. Both are five-seat, four-door sedans with 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
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 S70 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 S70. Seal 6: 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty. S70: 6x free labour servicing.