BYD Seal
BYD Seal
RWD Premium
RM 171,800
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Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona
2.0
RM 124,188
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BYD Seal vs Hyundai Kona Comparison

Overview: Seal vs Kona

Brand BYD Malaysia Hyundai Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 171,800 BYD Seal Price RM 124,188 Hyundai Kona Price
Variant Seal RWD Premium Kona 2.0
User Rating 4.14 Seal reviews 4.25 Kona reviews
Fuel Type Electric Electric Cars in Malaysia Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Sedan Sedan Cars in Malaysia SUV SUV Cars in Malaysia

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 308 hp 147 hp
Engine Displacement - 1999 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.14/5
7 reviews
4.25/5
20 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Performance Electric Sedan with Premium Feel

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From The Experts

Things we like

New-age design inside-out

Engaging performance

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Edgy and extrovert styling

Long list of features

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Things we don't like

Lifeless steering at higher speeds

Expensive to buy

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Limited headroom at the rear

Steering lacks feedback

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 400 L 374 L
Kerb Weight 2055 kg --
Length 4800 mm 4205 mm
Width 1875 mm 1800 mm
Height 1460 mm 1565 mm
Wheel Base 2920 mm 2600 mm
Turning Radius 5.7 m --
No Of Doors 4 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 50 L
Front Tread -- 1559 mm
Rear Tread -- 1568 mm
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Engine Details

Battery Type Blade Battery --
Battery Capacity 82.5 kWh --
AC Charging (0-100%) In 9.5 Hours --
DC Charging (10-80%) In 37 Mins --
Emission 0 g/km --
Battery Warranty 8 Years or 160000 km --
Engine -- 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Compression Ratio -- 12.5:1
Bore X Stroke -- 81 x 97mm
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Power 308 hp 147 hp
Torque 360 Nm 180 Nm
Acceleration 5.9 s 9.7 s
Driving Range 650 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1999 cc
RPM At Max Power -- 6200 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 4500 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Power Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Front Suspension Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Gear Box Single Speed Variable Speed
Drive Type RWD 2WD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- No

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 19 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 235/45 R19 215/55 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R19 R17
Spare Tyre Size -- 215/55 R17
Spare Tyre Material -- Alloy
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Safety

Advance Safety Feature Lane Keep Assist, Predictive Collision Warning Lane Keep Assist, Predictive Collision Warning --
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Ebd Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes No
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear Yes No
Knee Airbags Yes No
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes --
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors Yes No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor Yes No
Lane Departure Warning System Yes No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Vehicle Stability Control System -- Yes
Traction Control -- Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts -- Yes
Park Assist -- No
Hill-Start Assist Control -- Yes
Downhill Assist Control -- Yes
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes
Terrain Response -- Snow, Mud, Sand Snow, Mud, Sand
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes --
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Dual Zone Dual Zone No
Air Quality Control Yes --
Rear A/C Vents Yes --
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats Yes No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes No
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes --
Vanity Mirror Yes --
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No
Drive Mode -- Normal, Eco, Sport, Smart Normal, Eco, Sport, Smart
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- No
Memory Seats -- No
Head-Up Display -- No
Wireless Charger -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 15.6 Inch 15.6 Inch 8 Inch 8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
Audio System Dynaudio Dynaudio --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 12 12 6 6
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch --
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes No
Seat Lumbar Support Yes --
Heated Seats - Front Yes No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Fabric Fabric
Heated Seats - Rear -- No
Fabric Upholstery -- Yes
Leather Seats -- No
Folding Table Rear -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes No
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Window Wiper No Yes
Rear Window Washer No --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED Bulb Bulb
Sun Roof Panoramic Panoramic --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Rain Sensing Wiper -- No
Headlamps Washer -- No
Fog Lights Front -- No
Fog Lights Rear -- Yes
Roof Rail -- No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco -- Yes

Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BYD Seal vs Hyundai Kona FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Seal vs Hyundai Kona?

Seal is priced at RM 171,800 and Kona is priced at RM 124,188. Hence Kona is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Seal vs Hyundai Kona?

The BYD Seal has power of 308 hp with 360 Nm torque and Hyundai Kona has power of 147 hp with 180 Nm torque. Thus making Seal the more powerful as compared to Kona.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Seal vs Hyundai Kona?

Seal safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Side Airbag-Rear, Knee Airbags, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Kona safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor and Electric Parking Brake

The BYD Seal has higher number of sefety features than Kona, hence BYD Seal is more safer than Hyundai Kona.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Seal vs Kona?

Seal comfort features: Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp and Vanity Mirror

Kona comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Automatic Headlamps

The BYD Seal has higher number of comfort features than Kona, hence BYD Seal is more comfortable than Hyundai Kona.

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What is Seal vs Kona dimension size comparison?

The Seal dimension are 4800 mm length, 1875 mm width, 1460 mm height while the Kona Dimensions are 4205 mm length, 1800 mm width, 1565 mm height. Hence, the Seal is more longer, Seal is more wider and Kona is more higher.

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