BYD Seal vs Peugeot 408
Verdict
At RM171,800 against RM146,055, the BYD Seal costs RM25,745 more, and the gap buys a much quicker EV: 308 hp, rear-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The Peugeot 408 is slower at 8.8 seconds, but it has the more useful boot at 536 litres versus 400 litres, a 52-litre petrol tank and a lower RM90 road tax bill. For Malaysian buyers, this is pace and EV range against practicality and running familiarity.
Pick the BYD Seal if you want the quicker car, rear-wheel drive and a 570 km EV range from an 82.6 kWh battery.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you want the lower purchase price, bigger 536-litre boot and petrol refuelling with a 52-litre tank.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal RM171,800; Peugeot 408 RM146,055
- Power: BYD Seal 308 hp; Peugeot 408 215 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Seal 5.9 s; Peugeot 408 8.8 s
- Size: BYD Seal 4,800 mm long and 2,920 mm wheelbase; Peugeot 408 4,687 mm long and 2,787 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: BYD Seal 400 L; Peugeot 408 536 L
- Road tax: BYD Seal RM335 a year; Peugeot 408 RM90 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 171,800 | RM 146,055✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,598 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 215 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s✓ | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 82.6 kWh | — |
| EV range | 570 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Boot space | 400 L | 536 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 7✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 335 | RM 90✓ |
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
- Much quicker 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 570 km EV range from an 82.6 kWh battery
- Nine airbags versus six in the Peugeot 408
- Costs RM25,745 more
- Smaller 400-litre boot
- Higher RM335 annual road tax
408
- Lower RM146,055 price
- Larger 536-litre boot
- Longer seven-year warranty
- Slower 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Front-wheel drive versus the BYD Seal’s rear-wheel drive
- Six airbags versus nine in the BYD Seal
Seal vs 408 FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or Peugeot 408 better?
The BYD Seal is better for performance and EV range, with 308 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The Peugeot 408 is better for boot space, price and petrol refuelling, with 536 litres, RM146,055 pricing and a 52-litre tank.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal costs RM171,800, while the Peugeot 408 costs RM146,055. That makes the BYD RM25,745 more expensive.
Which car is more practical for luggage?
The Peugeot 408 has the bigger boot at 536 litres. The BYD Seal has 400 litres, so the Peugeot is the more practical choice if luggage space is the priority.