Verdict
At RM163,800, the BYD Sealion 7 is RM6,088 cheaper yet gives a 500-litre boot, 2,930-mm wheelbase, nine airbags and 7 kW AC charging. It is the more practical five-door choice, but its 520-km range, 110 kW DC rate and 7.3-second sprint trail the Dongfeng 007. The sedan answers with 650 km of range, 200 kW DC charging and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time, making it the stronger long-distance and performance pick if its 452-litre boot suits your needs.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the lower entry price, SUV body, 500-litre boot and stronger safety equipment.
Pick the Dongfeng 007 if you prioritise 650 km range, 200 kW DC charging and its 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM163,800; Dongfeng 007 RM169,888.
- Range: BYD Sealion 7 520 km; Dongfeng 007 650 km.
- DC charging: BYD Sealion 7 110 kW; Dongfeng 007 200 kW.
- Performance: BYD Sealion 7 228 hp, 380 Nm and 7.3 seconds; Dongfeng 007 268 hp, 310 Nm and 5.8 seconds.
- Practicality: BYD Sealion 7 has a 500-litre boot and five doors; Dongfeng 007 has a 452-litre boot and four doors.
- Safety and warranty: BYD Sealion 7 has nine airbags and a six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty; Dongfeng 007 has six airbags and a seven-year unlimited-mileage…
Sealion 7
- RM6,088 cheaper.
- 500-litre boot, five doors and 2,930-mm wheelbase.
- Nine airbags, dual-zone climate control and front parking sensors.
- 520 km range versus 650 km.
- 110 kW DC charging versus 200 kW.
- Slower 7.3-second sprint and shorter vehicle warranty.
007
- 650 km range from its 73.48-kWh battery.
- 200 kW DC charging and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Seven-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and 19-speaker Wanos audio.
- Costs RM6,088 more.
- 452-litre boot and four-door sedan body are less practical than the Sealion 7's 500-litre five-door layout.
- Six airbags, single-zone climate control and no head-up display.
What the Sealion 7 has over the 007
What the 007 has over the Sealion 7
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the Sealion 7: 500 litres against 452.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM163,800✓ | RM169,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM220✓ | RM260 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,670/mo✓ | RM1,735/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,507✓ | RM4,665 |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,227 | RM1,005✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.13 | RM5.02✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM29,768 | RM29,647✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 10.3 hours✓ | 11.1 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 45 min | 25 min✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 228 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 380 Nm✓ | 310 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 71.8 kWh | 73.48 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 520 km | 650 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW✓ | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW | 200 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,880 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,915 mm |
| Weight | 2,160 kg | 1,852 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 452 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/45TR19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 235/45TR19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual + Screen Control For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available On 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 | 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 | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 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 | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Wanos Sound System with 19-speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Drive Battery |
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. 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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Sealion 7 vs 007 FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or Dongfeng 007 better?
The Sealion 7 is better for SUV practicality, a larger 500-litre boot and nine airbags. The Dongfeng 007 is better for range, charging and acceleration, with 650 km, 200 kW DC charging and a 5.8-second sprint.
What is the price difference?
The Dongfeng 007 costs RM6,088 more than the BYD Sealion 7.
Which one charges faster?
The Dongfeng 007 charges faster on DC power at 200 kW versus 110 kW for the Sealion 7. The Sealion 7 has the slight AC advantage at 7 kW versus 6.6 kW.
How long does charging take?
The Sealion 7's 71.8 kWh battery takes about 10.3 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 45 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 110 kW peak. The 007's 73.5 kWh battery takes about 11.1 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 200 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The 007 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 6 years for the Sealion 7. Sealion 7: 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty. 007: 8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Drive Battery.