BYD Sealion 7 vs Peugeot 5008
Verdict
At RM183,800, the BYD Sealion 7 undercuts the RM186,288 Peugeot 5008 by RM2,488, yet brings EV pace: 308 hp, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. Its 82.5 kWh battery and 567 km range suit buyers ready to charge. The Peugeot fights back with what families can feel every day: seven seats, a 952-litre boot and petrol refuelling from a 53-litre tank. The BYD is quicker and longer-legged on paper; the Peugeot is the people-and-luggage answer.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the faster electric SUV, with 308 hp, all-wheel drive, 567 km range and a lower RM183,800 price.
Pick the Peugeot 5008 if you need seven seats, a much larger 952-litre boot and the familiarity of a 1.6 litre petrol SUV.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM183,800; Peugeot 5008 RM186,288
- Seats: BYD Sealion 7 5; Peugeot 5008 7
- Power and drive: BYD Sealion 7 308 hp, AWD; Peugeot 5008 165 hp, FWD
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Sealion 7 6.7 s; Peugeot 5008 8.9 s
- Boot space: BYD Sealion 7 500 L; Peugeot 5008 952 L
- Road tax: BYD Sealion 7 RM335/year; Peugeot 5008 RM120/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 183,800✓ | RM 186,288 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| 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 | 4,670 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L | 952 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
- Quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 567 km EV range from an 82.5 kWh battery
- Nine airbags and AEB
- Only five seats
- 500-litre boot is far smaller here
- Higher RM335 yearly road tax
5008
- Seven-seat cabin
- Large 952-litre boot
- Lower RM120 yearly road tax
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 165 hp trails the BYD by a big margin
- Six airbags and no AEB listed
Sealion 7 vs 5008 FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or Peugeot 5008 better?
The BYD Sealion 7 is better for performance and EV range, with 308 hp, AWD, 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h and 567 km range. The Peugeot 5008 is better for family use, with seven seats and a 952-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs RM183,800, while the Peugeot 5008 costs RM186,288. That makes the Peugeot RM2,488 more expensive before considering running costs such as petrol, charging and road tax.
Which one has more space?
The Peugeot 5008 has more usable family space on these figures, with seven seats and a 952-litre boot. The BYD Sealion 7 has five seats and 500 litres, though it is longer and wider.