BYD Sealion 7 vs Renault Koleos
Verdict
At RM183,800, the BYD Sealion 7 undercuts the RM191,888 Renault Koleos by RM8,088, yet brings 308 hp, AWD and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time against the Koleos’ 171 hp, front-drive layout and 9.5 seconds. The BYD’s 82.5 kWh battery and 567 km EV range suit buyers ready to charge, with road tax at RM335 versus RM830. The Koleos fights back with petrol convenience, a 60-litre tank and a bigger 542-litre boot.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the quicker EV, lower annual road tax and a larger footprint for similar money.
Pick the Renault Koleos if you want petrol refuelling, a CVT automatic and the bigger boot.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM183,800; Renault Koleos RM191,888
- Power: BYD Sealion 7 308 hp; Renault Koleos 171 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Sealion 7 6.7 seconds; Renault Koleos 9.5 seconds
- Drivetrain: BYD Sealion 7 all-wheel drive; Renault Koleos front-wheel drive
- Boot space: BYD Sealion 7 500 litres; Renault Koleos 542 litres
- Road tax: BYD Sealion 7 RM335 a year; Renault Koleos RM830 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 183,800✓ | RM 191,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 171 hp |
| Torque | — | 226 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s✓ | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.1 L/100km |
| Battery | 82.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 567 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,672 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,678 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L | 542 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 830 |
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
- 567 km EV range from an 82.5 kWh battery
- Nine airbags and auto emergency braking listed
- Smaller 500-litre boot
- Charging access matters more than with a petrol SUV
- Lower height than the Koleos at 1,620 mm
Koleos
- Larger 542-litre boot
- Petrol engine with 60-litre fuel tank
- Taller body at 1,678 mm
- Slower 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
- Auto emergency braking is not listed
Sealion 7 vs Koleos FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or Renault Koleos better?
The BYD Sealion 7 is the stronger all-rounder on numbers: it is cheaper, quicker, more powerful and has lower road tax. The Renault Koleos makes sense if boot space and petrol refuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs RM183,800, while the Renault Koleos is RM191,888. That makes the BYD RM8,088 cheaper.
Which one has more boot space?
The Renault Koleos has the larger boot at 542 litres. The BYD Sealion 7 has 500 litres, so the Koleos gives you 42 litres more cargo room.