Verdict
The BYD Seal is the quicker, electric-led choice: its 308 hp, 360 Nm rear motor reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, carries an 82.56 kWh LFP battery and quotes 570 km of range. Its 150 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L suit buyers with charging access. The Hyundai Tucson counters with the more practical body: 582 litres of boot space versus 400 litres, five doors and an eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty. Its RM440 annual road tax is RM105 above the Seal's.
Pick the BYD Seal if you want 570 km of electric range, 5.9-second acceleration and more driver-assistance hardware.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you need a 582-litre boot, five doors and the longer eight-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Powertrain: BYD Seal has a 308 hp/360 Nm electric motor; Hyundai Tucson has a 1,999 cc 154 hp/192 Nm petrol engine.
- Energy storage: BYD Seal has an 82.56 kWh battery and 570 km range; Hyundai Tucson has a 54-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: BYD Seal has 400 litres; Hyundai Tucson has 582 litres.
- Wheelbase: BYD Seal measures 2,920 mm; Hyundai Tucson measures 2,755 mm.
- Warranty: BYD Seal has a six-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty; Hyundai Tucson has an eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- Wheels: BYD Seal runs 19-inch alloys; Hyundai Tucson uses 17-inch alloys.
Seal
- 570 km quoted EV range with 150 kW DC charging
- 308 hp and 360 Nm rear motor; 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and 360-degree camera
- 400-litre boot is 182 litres smaller than the Tucson's
- Four doors versus the Tucson's five
- Six-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty is shorter
Tucson
- 582-litre boot and five-door SUV body
- Eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Lower annual road tax at RM440
- 154 hp and 192 Nm trail the Seal's 308 hp and 360 Nm
- Manual front seats lack the Seal's ventilation and driver memory
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 171,800 | RM 143,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 154 hp |
| Torque | — | 192 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 81 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate | — |
| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 570 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 181 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,488 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 54 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 582 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| 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 and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 for 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 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 | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 440 |
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.
Seal vs Tucson FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or Hyundai Tucson better?
The BYD Seal is better for EV range, performance and active safety equipment, with 570 km quoted range and a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Hyundai Tucson is better if luggage capacity and warranty length matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal costs RM171,800 and the Hyundai Tucson costs RM143,888, so the Seal is RM27,912 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The Hyundai Tucson has the larger boot at 582 litres, compared with 400 litres in the BYD Seal. That is a 182-litre advantage for the Hyundai.