Verdict
At RM169,888, the Dongfeng 007 undercuts the Hyundai Sonata by RM20,000 and its annual road tax is far lower at RM260 against RM877. It also brings 268 hp, 310 Nm, a 73.48-kWh battery and a claimed 650 km range, with 200-kW DC charging for EV owners who can charge regularly. The Sonata counters with a 510-litre boot, 60:40 rear seats and a 70-litre petrol tank. Its 177 hp, 2.5-litre petrol drivetrain suits buyers who do not want charging to shape their routine, but the 007 is better equipped for driver assistance and cabin tech.
Pick the Dongfeng 007 if you can charge an EV regularly and want 268 hp, claimed 650 km range, 200-kW DC charging and a RM617 annual road-tax saving.
Pick the Hyundai Sonata if a 510-litre boot, split-folding rear seats and petrol refuelling fit your usage better than EV charging.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng 007 RM169,888; Hyundai Sonata RM189,888
- Road tax: Dongfeng 007 RM260/year; Hyundai Sonata RM877/year
- Power: Dongfeng 007 268 hp motor; Hyundai Sonata 177 hp 2.5-litre engine
- Torque: Dongfeng 007 310 Nm; Hyundai Sonata 232 Nm
- Wheelbase: Dongfeng 007 2,915 mm; Hyundai Sonata 2,840 mm
- Boot space: Dongfeng 007 452 litres; Hyundai Sonata 510 litres
007
- Claimed 650 km range and 200-kW DC charging
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and lane-keeping steering correction
- 19-speaker audio, 15.6-inch screen and ventilated front seats
- 452-litre boot is 58 litres smaller
- One-piece rear seat lacks the Sonata's 60:40 split folding
- No head-up display or steering telescopic adjustment
Sonata
- 510-litre boot and 60:40 split-folding rear seats
- Head-up display, navigation and telescopic steering adjustment
- Dual-zone climate control and front parking sensors
- Costs RM20,000 more and annual road tax is RM617 higher
- 177 hp and 232 Nm trail the 007's 268 hp and 310 Nm
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist
What the 007 has over the Sonata
What the Sonata has over the 007
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The 007's wheelbase is 75 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the Sonata: 510 litres against 452.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM169,888✓ | RM189,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260✓ | RM877 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,735/mo✓ | RM1,940/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,665✓ | RM5,284 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,005 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM5.02 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM29,647 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 11.1 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 25 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, naturally aspirated with continuously variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,497 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 177 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 232 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 88.5 mm × 101.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 73.48 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 650 km✓ | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6 Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds | —✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,880 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,465 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,915 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Weight | 1,852 kg | 1,448 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 452 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45TR19 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45TR19 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual + Screen Control For Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Blind Spot View Monitoring, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Function | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver's Seat, 4-Way Power-Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Wanos Sound System with 19-speakers | 8.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry with Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View | Yes, with Around View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Wireless Qi Charger with Cooling Function, Head-up Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 300,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Drive Battery | — |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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007 vs Sonata FAQ
Is the Dongfeng 007 or Hyundai Sonata better?
The Dongfeng 007 is the stronger choice for EV buyers: it has 268 hp, claimed 650 km range, 200-kW DC charging and more active safety assistance. Choose the Hyundai Sonata if its larger 510-litre boot, split rear seat and petrol refuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Sonata costs RM20,000 more than the Dongfeng 007. Its annual road tax is also RM617 higher, at RM877 versus RM260.
Which has more practical luggage space?
The Hyundai Sonata does. Its 510-litre boot is 58 litres larger than the Dongfeng 007's 452 litres, and its rear seat folds 60:40 rather than as a one-piece bench.
How long does charging take?
The 007's 73.5 kWh battery takes about 11.1 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 200 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The 007 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Sonata. 007: 8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Drive Battery.