Verdict
At RM171,800, the BYD Seal costs RM6,400 less than the RM178,200 Honda CR-V, yet its 308 hp rear motor cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 5.9 seconds against 8.9 seconds. Its 82.56 kWh battery gives a claimed 570 km range and accepts 150 kW DC charging, but home or public charging has to suit your routine. The CR-V is the more useful family load-carrier: its 589-litre boot is 189 litres larger, it has five doors and a higher 1,681 mm body. Choose based on charging access versus carrying space.
Pick the BYD Seal if you can charge regularly and want 570 km claimed EV range, 308 hp and a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time for RM6,400 less.
Pick the Honda CR-V if your priority is a taller five-door body, a 589-litre boot and petrol-hybrid travel without charging stops.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal RM171,800; Honda CR-V RM178,200.
- Power and acceleration: BYD Seal 308 hp and 5.9 seconds; Honda CR-V 181 hp motor output and 8.9 seconds.
- Energy use: BYD Seal 82.56 kWh battery with 570 km EV range; Honda CR-V 57-litre tank and 7 L/100 km rated economy.
- Boot space: BYD Seal 400 litres; Honda CR-V 589 litres.
- Body height and doors: BYD Seal 1,460 mm and four doors; Honda CR-V 1,681 mm and five doors.
- Wheelbase: BYD Seal 2,920 mm; Honda CR-V 2,701 mm.
Seal
- 308 hp, 360 Nm rear motor and 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 82.56 kWh battery, 570 km claimed range and 150 kW DC charging.
- Panoramic glass roof, 360-degree camera and head-up display.
- 400-litre boot trails the CR-V's 589 litres.
- Four-door, 1,460 mm sedan body is less access-friendly than the CR-V's five-door 1,681 mm SUV body.
- Tyre repair kit rather than the CR-V's space-saver spare.
CR-V
- 589-litre boot and five-door SUV body.
- 57-litre tank and 7 L/100 km rated economy avoid EV charging dependence.
- Hands-free power boot, front foglamps and four front parking sensors.
- 181 hp motor output and 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time are well behind the Seal's 308 hp and 5.9 seconds.
- No EV range, DC charging or 3.3 kW V2L capability.
- No panoramic glass roof, 360-degree camera or head-up display.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM171,800✓ | RM178,200 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | — | 1,993 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 146 hp |
| Torque | — | 190 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 81 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13.9 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 181 hp |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm✓ | 335 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 570 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Honda |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 8.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,691 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,866 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,681 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,701 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,616 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 57 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 589 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective Damping | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains, Front Knee 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated with Driver's Side Memory Function | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Driver's Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| 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 | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button with Remote Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Power Boot with Hands-Free Function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| 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✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM437 |
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 CR-V FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or Honda CR-V better?
The BYD Seal is better for an owner with dependable charging who values its 570 km claimed range and 5.9-second sprint. The Honda CR-V is better for family luggage, with a 589-litre boot, five doors and a 57-litre fuel tank.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal is RM171,800 and the Honda CR-V is RM178,200, so the Honda costs RM6,400 more.
Which has the larger boot?
The Honda CR-V has the larger boot at 589 litres, 189 litres more than the BYD Seal's 400 litres. Its rear seats also slide and recline, while both cars have 60:40 split-folding rear seats.