Car Buyer's Guide

BYD Seal vs Honda Prelude

BYD Seal

BYD Seal

Verdict

The Seal is 54% more powerful, the Seal is about 38% cheaper, while the Seal has a 34% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 171,800RM 278,000
Body typeSedanCoupe
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift
Capacity1,993 cc
Horsepower143 hp
Torque189 Nm
Cylinder ArrangementInline
Timing TypeChain
FuelElectricPetrol Hybrid/REV
Bore81 mm
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower308 hp181 hp
Motor Torque360 Nm315 Nm
Battery TypeLithium Iron PhosphateLithium-ion
Battery Capacity82.56 kWh
EV Range570 km
Charger Type (AC)Type 2
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW
Charger Type (DC)CCS
Charging Rate (DC)150 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticeCVT Automatic
Transmission Namee-CVT
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5.9 seconds9 seconds
Top Speed180 km/h188 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,800 mm4,522 mm
Width1,875 mm1,880 mm
Height1,460 mm1,355 mm
Wheelbase2,920 mm2,605 mm
Weight2,055 kg1,469 kg
Fuel Tank40 litres
Doors43
Seats54
Boot Space400 litres264 litres
Front Tyre235/45R19235/40R19
Rear Tyre235/45R19235/40R19
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresContinental EcoContact 6 QContinental PremiumContact 6
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Japan (CBU)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti Link
Front Wheels19" Alloys19
Rear Wheels19" Alloys19
Front BrakesVentilated DiscsVentilated Disc
Rear BrakesSolid DiscsDisc
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Chassis NotesFrequency Selective DampingAdaptive Dampers
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee AirbagDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Knee Airbags
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point4 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear SeatAvailable on rear seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, Honda Sensing
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats Only
Lighting
HeadlampsLED Projector with Auto High BeamLED Projector with Auto High Beam
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated with Driver's Side Memory FunctionManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding50:50 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers1 Front, 2 USB Front
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front
Sun ShadePanoramic Glass Roof Shade
Audio15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Dynaudio HiFi Audio System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Start
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop and GoAdaptive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationPowered BootRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front2 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer6 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty10-year/unlimited-mileage high-voltage (hybrid) battery warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 335RM 377

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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