BYD Sealion 7 vs Volkswagen Tayron
Verdict
At RM183,800 the BYD Sealion 7 undercuts the RM190,660 Volkswagen Tayron by RM6,860 and feels the more performance-led choice: 308 hp/380 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, 567 km EV range and 500 litres of boot space. The Tayron answers with seven seats, a 1.5 litre 48V mild-hybrid petrol drivetrain, a 55 litre tank, DCC Pro and more parking hardware. If your household can live with five seats and charging, the BYD has the sharper numbers; if not, the Volkswagen is the family tool.
Sealion 7
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the quicker five-seat EV SUV with 567 km range, 150 kW DC charging and the bigger 500-litre boot.
Tayron
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats, petrol-hybrid convenience and equipment such as DCC Pro, auto parking and massaging front seats.
Key differences
- Price: BYD RM183,800; Volkswagen RM190,660
- Powertrain: BYD 308 hp/380 Nm electric motor; Volkswagen 148 hp/250 Nm 1.5 litre 48V mild-hybrid petrol
- 0-100 km/h: BYD 6.7 seconds; Volkswagen 9.6 seconds
- Seats: BYD 5; Volkswagen 7
- Boot space: BYD 500 litres; Volkswagen 345 litres
- Wheelbase: BYD 2,930 mm; Volkswagen 2,788 mm
Sealion 7
- Much quicker, with 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds versus 9.6 seconds
- 567 km EV range, 11 kW AC charging, 150 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- Bigger boot and longer wheelbase than the Tayron
- Five seats only, while the Tayron has seven
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Volkswagen’s space-saver spare
- Higher annual road tax at RM335 versus RM120
Tayron
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding second row and split-folding third row
- Adds DCC Pro, auto parking and a contactless powered boot
- Front seats get memory, ventilation and massaging
- Slower, with 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds versus 6.7 seconds
- Smaller 345-litre boot versus the BYD’s 500 litres
- No head-up display or panoramic glass roof listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 183,800✓ | RM 190,660 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 380 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate | — |
| Battery Capacity | 82.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 567 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Weight | 2,635 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| 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 vs Tayron FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The BYD Sealion 7 is better for performance, EV range and boot space. The Volkswagen Tayron is better if seven seats, petrol-hybrid refuelling and extra parking or seat comfort kit matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron is RM6,860 more expensive than the BYD Sealion 7.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BYD Sealion 7 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The Volkswagen Tayron takes 9.6 seconds.