Verdict
At RM171,800, the BYD Seal costs RM1,912 more than the RM169,888 Dongfeng 007. The Seal brings 308 hp and 360 Nm against 268 hp and 310 Nm, plus 800V architecture, 7 kW AC charging and a 150 kW DC ceiling. But the 007 counters with a claimed 650 km range, 200 kW DC charging and a 452-litre boot, versus 570 km, 150 kW and 400 litres. For Malaysian long-distance EV use, the Dongfeng’s range and faster DC figure are hard to ignore; the Seal is the better-equipped driver’s car on paper.
Pick the BYD Seal if you want 308 hp, 800V architecture, a head-up display and more complete driver-focused equipment.
Pick the Dongfeng 007 if you prioritise its RM1,912 lower price, 650 km range, 200 kW DC charging and 452-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal RM171,800; Dongfeng 007 RM169,888.
- Motor output: BYD Seal 308 hp and 360 Nm; Dongfeng 007 268 hp and 310 Nm.
- Range and battery: BYD Seal 570 km from 82.56 kWh; Dongfeng 007 650 km from 73.48 kWh.
- Charging: BYD Seal has 7 kW AC and 150 kW DC; Dongfeng 007 has 6.6 kW AC and 200 kW DC.
- Boot space: BYD Seal 400 litres; Dongfeng 007 452 litres.
- Kerb weight: BYD Seal 2,055 kg; Dongfeng 007 1,852 kg.
Seal
- 308 hp and 360 Nm rear motor
- 800V architecture and 7 kW AC charging
- Head-up display, front parking sensors and driver’s seat memory
- 570 km range trails the Dongfeng 007’s 650 km claim
- 150 kW DC charging is 50 kW below the Dongfeng 007
- 400-litre boot is 52 litres smaller
007
- 650 km claimed range
- 200 kW DC charging and 452-litre boot
- RM1,912 lower purchase price with a seven-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty
- 268 hp and 310 Nm trail the BYD Seal’s 308 hp and 360 Nm
- 400V architecture versus the BYD Seal’s 800V system
- No head-up display, front parking sensors or steering reach adjustment
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM171,800 | RM169,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM260✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm✓ | 310 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh✓ | 73.48 kWh |
| EV Range | 570 km | 650 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW✓ | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 200 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,880 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,915 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,852 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 452 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/45TR19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/45TR19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective Damping | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual + Screen Control For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated with Driver's Side Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Wanos Sound System with 19-speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 7 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 Drive Battery |
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 vs 007 FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or Dongfeng 007 better?
The Dongfeng 007 is stronger for claimed range, DC charging and boot space, while the BYD Seal has more power, 800V architecture and more convenience equipment. Choose based on charging and touring needs versus equipment and motor output.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal costs RM171,800 and the Dongfeng 007 costs RM169,888, so the Seal is RM1,912 dearer.
Which has the faster charging capability?
The Dongfeng 007 has the higher DC charging figure at 200 kW, against 150 kW for the BYD Seal. The Seal is marginally quicker on AC charging: 7 kW versus 6.6 kW.