Verdict
At RM171,800, the BYD Seal costs RM3,040 more than the RM168,760 Peugeot 508, but it brings a 308 hp, 360 Nm rear motor and 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time against the Peugeot’s 163 hp, 240 Nm turbo petrol drivetrain and 9.2 seconds. Its 82.56 kWh battery claims 570 km of range and accepts 150 kW DC charging, while the 508 answers with a 72-litre fuel tank and a much larger 545-litre boot. The Peugeot is the better luggage carrier; the Seal is the more complete daily car on equipment, driver assistance and warranty cover.
Pick the BYD Seal if you want 570 km claimed EV range, far quicker 5.9-second acceleration and adaptive cruise control with autonomous braking.
Pick the Peugeot 508 if you need its 545-litre boot, 72-litre petrol tank, full-size spare wheel and 220 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal RM171,800; Peugeot 508 RM168,760.
- Performance: BYD Seal 308 hp/360 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds; Peugeot 508 163 hp/240 Nm and 9.2 seconds.
- Energy use: BYD Seal has an 82.56 kWh battery, 570 km range and 150 kW DC charging; Peugeot 508 has a 72-litre tank and rated consumption of 7.1 L/100 km.
- Boot space: BYD Seal 400 litres; Peugeot 508 545 litres.
- Wheelbase: BYD Seal 2,920 mm; Peugeot 508 2,817 mm.
- Warranty: BYD Seal six years/150,000 km plus eight-year battery cover; Peugeot 508 three years with unlimited mileage.
Seal
- 570 km claimed range with 150 kW DC charging
- 308 hp and 360 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control
- 400-litre boot trails the Peugeot’s 545 litres
- RM335 annual road tax versus RM90
- Tyre repair kit rather than the Peugeot’s full-size spare wheel
508
- 545-litre boot and full-size 18-inch alloy spare
- 72-litre petrol tank and 7.1 L/100 km rated economy
- 220 km/h top speed and lower RM90 annual road tax
- 163 hp and 240 Nm deliver a slower 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
- Three-year warranty is shorter than the Seal’s six years/150,000 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM171,800 | RM168,760✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 163 hp |
| Torque | — | 240 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| 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 | — | EAT6 |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 9.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 220 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 164 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,828 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,456 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,817 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,552 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 72 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size 18" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Michelin Primacy HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective Damping | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric 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 two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Manual rear door window sun shades, manual rear sun shades |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 7" Touchscreen CD/MP3 Player with JBL system and 10 Speakers |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activated |
| 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
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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Seal vs 508 FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or Peugeot 508 better?
The BYD Seal is the stronger all-round choice: it is much quicker, has a 570 km claimed range, and adds autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. Choose the Peugeot 508 primarily for its 545-litre boot, full-size spare and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal costs RM171,800 and the Peugeot 508 costs RM168,760, so the Seal is RM3,040 dearer.
Which one has the larger boot?
The Peugeot 508 has the larger boot at 545 litres, a 145-litre advantage over the BYD Seal’s 400 litres.