Verdict
At RM171,800 against RM169,888, this is tighter than the badges suggest. The Dongfeng 007 travels 650 km to the Seal’s 570 km, accepts 200 kW DC charging and carries 452 litres, so it better suits long inter-state runs and family luggage. Yet the BYD Seal has 308 hp and 360 Nm against 268 hp and 310 Nm, plus a 7 kW AC charger, double-wishbone front suspension and frequency-selective damping. Its 5.9-second sprint is still 0.1 seconds behind. The 007’s RM260 annual road tax and seven-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty are meaningful ownership advantages.
Pick the BYD Seal if you want the stronger 308 hp motor, 7 kW AC charging and extras such as a head-up display, front parking sensors and a powered roof shade.
Pick the Dongfeng 007 if 650 km range, 200 kW DC charging, a 452-litre boot and unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty matter more.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal RM171,800; Dongfeng 007 RM169,888
- EV range: BYD Seal 570 km; Dongfeng 007 650 km
- DC charging: BYD Seal 150 kW; Dongfeng 007 200 kW
- Motor output: BYD Seal 308 hp and 360 Nm; Dongfeng 007 268 hp and 310 Nm
- Boot space: BYD Seal 400 litres; Dongfeng 007 452 litres
- Vehicle warranty: BYD Seal six years/150,000 km; Dongfeng 007 seven years/unlimited mileage
Seal
- 308 hp and 360 Nm from its rear motor
- 7 kW AC charging and 150 kW DC charging
- Head-up display, front parking sensors and driver's knee airbag
- 570 km range versus the Dongfeng 007's 650 km
- 150 kW DC charging versus 200 kW
- 400-litre boot versus 452 litres
007
- 650 km claimed EV range
- 200 kW DC charging and a 452-litre boot
- Seven-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and RM260 annual road tax
- 268 hp and 310 Nm versus the Seal's 308 hp and 360 Nm
- 6.6 kW AC charging versus 7 kW
- No head-up display, front parking sensors or panoramic roof shade
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM171,800 | RM169,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM260✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm✓ | 310 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh✓ | 73.48 kWh |
| EV Range | 570 km | 650 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW✓ | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 200 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,880 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,915 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,852 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 452 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/45TR19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/45TR19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective Damping | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual + Screen Control For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated with Driver's Side Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Wanos Sound System with 19-speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View |
| 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 | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 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.
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Seal vs 007 FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or Dongfeng 007 better?
The Dongfeng 007 is the better distance and ownership pick with 650 km range, 200 kW DC charging and unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty. Choose the BYD Seal for its stronger motor, 7 kW AC charging and extra driver-facing equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Dongfeng 007 costs RM1,912 less than the BYD Seal.
Which EV charges faster?
The Dongfeng 007 charges faster on DC, at 200 kW versus 150 kW for the BYD Seal. The Seal is marginally quicker on AC charging, rated at 7 kW against 6.6 kW.
