Verdict
The Seal is the rational performance-led choice: its 308 hp/360 Nm rear motor reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, against the CX-60’s 189 hp/261 Nm petrol four-cylinder and 9.6 seconds, while costing RM28,710 less and carrying RM335 annual road tax versus RM830. Its 82.56-kWh battery claims 570 km, with 150-kW DC charging. The Mazda answers with SUV access, five doors and a 570-litre boot, 170 litres beyond the BYD. Choose it for that packaging, not straight-line pace.
The CX-60 3.3G M AWD High Plus (RM252,872) sits above every Seal variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BYD Seal if you want 570 km claimed EV range, much quicker 5.9-second performance and lower purchase and road-tax costs.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if a five-door SUV body and its 570-litre boot matter more than outright acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal RM171,800; Mazda CX-60 RM200,510.
- Powertrain: BYD Seal 308 hp/360 Nm single electric motor; Mazda CX-60 189 hp/261 Nm 2.5-litre petrol inline-four.
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Seal 5.9 seconds; Mazda CX-60 9.6 seconds.
- Boot space: BYD Seal 400 litres; Mazda CX-60 570 litres.
- Annual road tax: BYD Seal RM335; Mazda CX-60 RM830.
- Warranty: BYD Seal six years/150,000 km; Mazda CX-60 five years/100,000 km.
Seal
- 308 hp and 360 Nm, with a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 82.56-kWh battery, 570 km claimed range and 150-kW DC charging
- Nine airbags and a six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty
- 400-litre boot trails the Mazda’s 570 litres
- Four-door sedan body versus the Mazda’s five-door SUV layout
- 180 km/h top speed is 20 km/h below the Mazda
CX-60
- 570-litre boot and five-door SUV body
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats with manual recline
- Adaptive LED projector headlamps and 20-inch alloy wheels
- RM28,710 more expensive and RM495 higher annual road tax
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.7 seconds behind the Seal
- Five-year/100,000-km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Seal’s
What the Seal has over the CX-60
What the CX-60 has over the Seal
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Seal's wheelbase is 50 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the CX-60: 570 litres against 400.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM171,800✓ | RM200,510 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM830 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,755/mo✓ | RM2,045/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,715✓ | RM5,560 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,287 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.44 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM31,683 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 11.8 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 40 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 261 Nm at 3,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 360 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,680 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 58 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 570 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Toyo Proxes Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective Damping | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| 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 second row 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 Driver's Side Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| 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 Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| 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 | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| 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✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the BYD Seal or Mazda CX-60 better?
The BYD Seal is better for performance, EV range, charging capability, road tax and warranty coverage. The Mazda CX-60 is better if you need the larger 570-litre boot, a five-door body and 40:20:40 reclining rear seats.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal costs RM171,800 and the Mazda CX-60 costs RM200,510, so the Mazda is RM28,710 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The Mazda CX-60 has the larger boot at 570 litres, compared with 400 litres in the BYD Seal. That is a 170-litre advantage for the Mazda.
How long does charging take?
The Seal's 82.6 kWh battery takes about 11.8 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 150 kW peak.