Verdict
The Seal is the more focused long-distance EV: its 82.56-kWh LFP battery claims 570 km, DC charging reaches 150 kW and the 308-hp rear motor gets to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Its 2,920-mm wheelbase is 120 mm longer, but the T2 answers with SUV utility: a 580-litre boot, 180 litres beyond the Seal, and 400 mm more height. Choose the Seal where charging is available; the petrol T2 is the more useful shape for bulky loads.
Pick the BYD Seal if you can charge regularly and want 570 km of claimed EV range, 150-kW DC charging and a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you need a taller five-door SUV with a 580-litre boot, all-wheel drive and a 70-litre petrol tank.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal RM171,800; Jetour T2 RM156,800.
- Motor/engine output: Seal 308 hp and 360 Nm; T2 241 hp and 375 Nm.
- Energy storage: Seal 82.56-kWh LFP battery with 570 km claimed range; T2 70-litre tank with a 1,998-cc turbo petrol engine.
- Height and boot space: Seal 1,460 mm and 400 litres; T2 1,880 mm and 580 litres.
- Warranty: Seal 6 years/150,000 km; T2 7 years/150,000 km.
- Driveline: Seal rear-wheel drive; T2 all-wheel drive.
Seal
- 570 km claimed range and 150-kW DC charging
- 308-hp motor and 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Head-up display, navigation and powered boot
- 400-litre boot is 180 litres smaller
- Costs RM15,000 more
- Only two front parking sensors versus the T2's four
T2
- 580-litre boot and 1,880-mm-tall SUV body
- All-wheel drive with 375 Nm
- Seven-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty and 10-year/1,000,000-km engine warranty
- 241 hp trails the Seal's 308 hp
- Manual boot where the Seal has a powered boot
- No head-up display or built-in navigation
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 171,800 | RM 156,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 241 hp |
| Torque | — | 375 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| 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 | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,785 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 2,006 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,880 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 580 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 255/60R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 255/60R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Giti 4x4 AT71 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & 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 Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 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 Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| 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 | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 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 | Panoramic Glass 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, 12-speaker Sony Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 439 |
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 T2 FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or Jetour T2 better?
The Seal is better for drivers with dependable charging who want 570 km of claimed electric range, 150-kW DC charging and 5.9-second acceleration. The T2 is better for SUV load space, all-wheel drive and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal costs RM171,800 and the Jetour T2 costs RM156,800, so the Seal is RM15,000 more expensive.
Which has the better boot for family use?
The Jetour T2 does. Its 580-litre boot is 180 litres larger than the BYD Seal's 400-litre boot, and its 60:40 split-folding rear seats add flexibility in a taller SUV body.