BYD Sealion 7 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Verdict
At RM183,800 versus RM166,590, the BYD Sealion 7 asks RM17,210 more and spends it on EV muscle: 308 hp, AWD and 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, with an 82.5 kWh battery and 567 km range. The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace answers with seven seats, petrol refuelling, a 60-litre tank and 7.7 L/100 km, but its 148 hp front-drive powertrain takes 9.5 seconds. The BYD also has 500 litres of boot space against 230 litres. If you need the third row, the Volkswagen’s case is simple.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the quicker, more powerful EV with AWD, 567 km range and a 500-litre boot, and five seats are enough.
Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace if you need seven seats, a petrol powertrain and the lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM183,800; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace RM166,590
- Seats: BYD Sealion 7 5; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7
- Power: BYD Sealion 7 308 hp; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 148 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Sealion 7 6.7 s; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 9.5 s
- Boot space: BYD Sealion 7 500 L; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 230 L
- Road tax: BYD Sealion 7 RM335 a year; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace RM100 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 183,800 | RM 166,590✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,395 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| 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 | — | 7.7 L/100km |
| Battery | 82.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 567 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,686 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L✓ | 230 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 335 | RM 100✓ |
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 from an 82.5 kWh battery
- Five seats only
- Higher RM335 annual road tax
- Costs RM17,210 more
Tiguan Allspace
- Seven-seat cabin
- Lower RM100 annual road tax
- 60-litre fuel tank with 7.7 L/100 km economy
- Slower 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 148 hp output
- Smaller 230-litre boot
Sealion 7 vs Tiguan Allspace FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace better?
The BYD Sealion 7 is better for performance, EV range and boot space. The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is better if seven seats matter more than acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs RM17,210 more than the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace.
Which one is quicker?
The BYD Sealion 7 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace takes 9.5 seconds.