Verdict
The BYD Sealion 7 is the much larger electric SUV: its 2,930 mm wheelbase and 500-litre boot dwarf the Peugeot 2008’s 2,605 mm and 405 litres, while its 228 hp, 380 Nm motor delivers a quoted 520 km range. It also gets 110 kW DC charging and a 3.3 kW V2L outlet. The Peugeot costs RM29,697 less and its RM85 annual road tax is RM135 below the BYD’s, but it is a smaller petrol SUV with a 128 hp, 230 Nm 1.2-litre turbo and 4.5 L/100 km rating.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you need the 520 km EV range, 500-litre boot and substantially longer 2,930 mm wheelbase.
Pick the Peugeot 2008 if you want a RM134,103 compact SUV with lower RM85 annual road tax and a 4.5 L/100 km petrol economy rating.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM163,800; Peugeot 2008 RM134,103.
- Powertrain: Sealion 7 has a 228 hp/380 Nm electric motor; 2008 has a 128 hp/230 Nm 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Size: Sealion 7 is 4,830 mm long with a 2,930 mm wheelbase; 2008 is 4,300 mm long with a 2,605 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Sealion 7 500 litres; 2008 405 litres.
- Road tax: Sealion 7 RM220 per year; 2008 RM85 per year.
- Front seats: Sealion 7 power-adjustable and ventilated; 2008 manual-adjustable.
Sealion 7
- 520 km quoted EV range with 110 kW DC charging
- 500-litre boot and 2,930 mm wheelbase
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and head-up display
- Costs RM29,697 more
- At 2,160 kg, it is 935 kg heavier
- Has two front parking sensors versus the 2008’s six
2008
- RM29,697 lower purchase price
- 4.5 L/100 km rated economy and RM85 annual road tax
- Six front and six rear parking sensors
- 405-litre boot is 95 litres smaller
- Manual front seats and no rear air-con vents
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty trails the BYD’s six-year/150,000 km cover
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM163,800 | RM134,103✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM220 | RM85✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,199 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 128 hp |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 228 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 380 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 71.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 520 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 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 | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 4.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 199 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,605 mm |
| Weight | 2,160 kg | 1,225 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 41 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 405 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 17" Salamanca 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 17" Salamanca 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 4 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre 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 |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 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 Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| 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 | 3 Years/60,000 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.
Used Sealion 7 & 2008 for sale
Sealion 7 vs 2008 FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or Peugeot 2008 better?
The Sealion 7 is the better fit for space, EV driving and equipment, with a 500-litre boot, 520 km range, adaptive cruise control and ventilated power seats. The 2008 is the lower-cost choice at RM134,103 and has lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs RM163,800 and the Peugeot 2008 costs RM134,103, so the Sealion 7 is RM29,697 more expensive.
Which is easier to park in tight Malaysian car parks?
The Peugeot 2008 is 530 mm shorter and 155 mm narrower than the Sealion 7, and it has six front and six rear parking sensors. The BYD counters with a 360-degree camera but has only two front sensors.