BYD Sealion 7 vs Peugeot 3008
Verdict
At RM183,800 against RM169,388, the BYD Sealion 7 asks RM14,412 more, and the gap buys a very different brief: electric drive, 308 hp, AWD and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The Peugeot 3008 is the lighter-money petrol choice with 7.0 L/100 km economy, a 53-litre tank and a bigger 591-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer, this is not just EV versus petrol; it is BYD pace and range against Peugeot practicality and lower running-tax exposure.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the quicker EV SUV, with 308 hp, AWD, a 567 km range and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Peugeot 3008 if you want the cheaper petrol SUV with a larger 591-litre boot, 7.0 L/100 km fuel economy and RM120 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM183,800; Peugeot 3008 RM169,388
- Power: BYD Sealion 7 308 hp; Peugeot 3008 165 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Sealion 7 6.7 s; Peugeot 3008 8.9 s
- EV range/fuel economy: BYD Sealion 7 567 km; Peugeot 3008 7.0 L/100 km
- Wheelbase: BYD Sealion 7 2,930 mm; Peugeot 3008 2,730 mm
- Boot space: BYD Sealion 7 500 L; Peugeot 3008 591 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 183,800 | RM 169,388✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,598 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 165 hp |
| Torque | — | 240 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s✓ | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h✓ | 205 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 82.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 567 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,510 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L | 591 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 53 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 335 | RM 120✓ |
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.
Sealion 7
- Much stronger 308 hp output
- Quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 567 km EV range
- Costs RM14,412 more
- Smaller 500-litre boot
- Higher RM335 annual road tax
3008
- Lower RM169,388 price
- Bigger 591-litre boot
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 165 hp output
- Front-wheel drive only
Sealion 7 vs 3008 FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or Peugeot 3008 better?
The BYD Sealion 7 is better for performance and EV driving, with 308 hp, AWD and 567 km range. The Peugeot 3008 is better for boot space and purchase cost, with 591 litres and a lower RM169,388 price.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs RM183,800, while the Peugeot 3008 costs RM169,388. That makes the BYD RM14,412 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Peugeot 3008 has the bigger boot at 591 litres. The BYD Sealion 7 has 500 litres, so the Peugeot gives you an extra 91 litres for luggage.