Car Buyer's Guide

BYD Sealion 7 vs GWM Haval H6

BYD Sealion 7

BYD Sealion 7

GWM Haval H6

GWM Haval H6

Ultra HEV

Verdict

The Sealion 7 is 36% more powerful, the Haval H6 is about 15% cheaper, while the Haval H6 has a 11% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM163,800RM139,800✓
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentCompact ExecutiveC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM220RM120✓
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing and Hybrid Assist
Capacity—1,497 cc
Horsepower—147 hp at 5,600 rpm
Torque—230 Nm at 2,200 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol Hybrid/REV
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower228 hp✓175 hp
Motor Torque380 Nm✓300 Nm
Battery Capacity71.8 kWh—
EV Range520 km—
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)110 kW—
V2L3.3 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.3 seconds✓7.7 seconds
Dimensions
Length4,830 mm4,683 mm
Width1,925 mm1,886 mm
Height1,620 mm1,730 mm
Wheelbase2,930 mm2,738 mm
Weight2,160 kg1,720 kg
Fuel Tank—61 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space500 litres560 litres✓
Front Tyre235/50R19225/55R19
Rear Tyre255/45R19225/55R19
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair Kit—
Factory TyresContinental EcoContact 6 QHankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 SUV
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" Alloys19" Alloy
Rear Wheels19" Alloys19" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
Airbags9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre Airbag)6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓✓
Child Safety Lock—Manual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable for Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsAvailable on two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorMatrix LED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps—✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPower-adjustable Front Seats, VentilatedPowered Front Seats with Ventilation
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear VentsRear AC Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass RoofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadePanoramic Glass Roof ShadePanoramic Glass Roof Shade
Audio15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Dynaudio HiFi Audio System12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift—✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationPowered BootPowered Boot
Parking Sensor Front2 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree CameraYes, with 360-degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓—
Head-up Display✓✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km200,000 km✓
Warranty Manufacturer6 years7 years✓
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 10-year/1,000,000 km Engine 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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