Verdict
The BYD Seal 6 costs RM100,000 to the Toyota Corolla’s RM144,800, leaving RM44,800 in the buyer’s pocket while bringing a 56.64-kWh battery, 410-km claimed range and 100-kW DC charging. It is also 90 mm longer with a 120-mm longer wheelbase, although its 460-litre boot trails the Corolla by 10 litres. The Corolla counters with seven airbags, three five-star crash ratings and a full-size spare. For Malaysians able to charge regularly, the Seal 6 is the sharper financial call; the Corolla has the stronger safety record on paper.
Pick the BYD Seal 6 if you can charge at home or work and want 410 km of EV range, 100-kW DC charging and a RM44,800 saving.
Pick the Toyota Corolla if seven airbags, Euro NCAP, ANCAP and ASEAN NCAP five-star ratings, plus a full-size spare tyre matter more than the EV’s lower price and road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal 6 RM100,000; Toyota Corolla RM144,800.
- Powertrain: BYD Seal 6 has one 129-hp, 220-Nm motor and a 56.64-kWh battery; Toyota Corolla has a 1,798-cc 137-hp, 172-Nm petrol engine.
- Running tax: BYD Seal 6 road tax is RM70 per year; Toyota Corolla road tax is RM279 per year.
- Size: BYD Seal 6 is 4,720 mm long with a 2,820-mm wheelbase; Toyota Corolla is 4,630 mm long with a 2,700-mm wheelbase.
- Boot and spare: BYD Seal 6 has a 460-litre boot and tyre repair kit; Toyota Corolla has a 470-litre boot and full-size 17-inch alloy spare.
- Safety: BYD Seal 6 has six airbags and autonomous braking; Toyota Corolla has seven airbags plus Euro NCAP, ANCAP and ASEAN NCAP five-star ratings.
Seal 6
- RM44,800 less expensive with RM70 annual road tax.
- 56.64-kWh battery, 410-km range and 100-kW DC charging.
- Longer 2,820-mm wheelbase, plus autonomous braking and a 360-degree camera.
- 460-litre boot is 10 litres smaller than the Corolla’s.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Corolla’s full-size 17-inch alloy spare.
- Lane-keeping is warning-only, while the Corolla’s adaptive cruise adds steering assist and stop-and-go.
Corolla
- Seven airbags and three five-star crash ratings.
- 470-litre boot and a full-size 17-inch alloy spare.
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-and-go, plus paddle shifts.
- RM44,800 more expensive and RM209 dearer in annual road tax.
- No autonomous braking is listed, where the Seal 6 has it.
- Only one front power socket, versus the Seal 6’s wireless charger, two front USB ports and two rear USB ports.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000✓ | RM144,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM279 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 137 hp at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | — | 172 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 80.5 mm × 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 129 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 220 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 56.64 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 410 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 7 Speed Sequential Shiftmatic CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,365 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres | 470 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Far Side, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speakers | 9.0" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
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.
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Seal 6 vs Corolla FAQ
Is the BYD Seal 6 or Toyota Corolla better?
The BYD Seal 6 is better for a buyer with reliable charging: it costs RM44,800 less, has 410 km of claimed range and RM70 annual road tax. Choose the Corolla for its seven airbags, three five-star crash ratings and full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Corolla costs RM44,800 more than the BYD Seal 6.
Which has more luggage space?
The Toyota Corolla has the larger boot at 470 litres, 10 litres more than the BYD Seal 6’s 460 litres. It also carries a full-size 17-inch alloy spare, while the Seal 6 uses a tyre repair kit.
