BYD Sealion 7
BYD Sealion 7
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RM 183,800
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Mazda MX-5 RF
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BYD Sealion 7 vs Mazda MX-5 RF Comparison

Overview: Sealion 7 vs MX-5 RF

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 2 Seats
Power 309 hp 181 hp
Engine Displacement - 1998 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.25/5
4 reviews
4.59/5
34 reviews
User Review Comparison
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From The Experts

Things we like

Stylish and feature-loaded cabin

Impressive performance 

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Engaging driving experience

Practical retractable hardtop

Modern tech

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Things we don't like

Lifeless steering

Rear seat headroom could have been better

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Limited practicality

Becomes nosy sometimes

Performance ceiling

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Dimensions & Capacity

Length 4830 mm 3915 mm
Width 1925 mm 1735 mm
Height 1620 mm 1235 mm
Wheel Base 2930 mm 2310 mm
No Of Doors 5 2
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 2 Seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 45 L
Kerb Weight -- 1119 kg
Ground Clearance -- 135 mm
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Engine Details

Battery Type Blade LFP --
Battery Capacity 82.5 kWh --
Number Of Motors 1 --
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous --
Emission 0 g/km --
Portable Charging Cable Yes --
Engine -- 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Compression Ratio -- 13.0:1
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Power 309 hp 181 hp
Torque 380 Nm 205 Nm
Acceleration 6.7 s --
Driving Range 567 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1998 cc
RPM At Max Power -- 7000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 4000 RPM
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Steering

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

Suspension & Brakes

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

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Gear Box Single Speed 6-Speed
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- No

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 225/45 R18 205/45 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R18 R19
Spare Tyre Size -- 205/45 R17
Spare Tyre Material -- Alloy
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes No
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes --
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes No
Emergency Stop Signal Yes Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Downhill Assist Control Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes --
Blind Spot monitor Yes No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Side Airbag-Rear -- No
Knee Airbags -- No
Front Parking Sensors -- No
Park Assist -- No
Engine Check Warning -- Yes
Lane Departure Warning System -- No
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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 Yes Single Zone Single Zone
Rear A/C Vents Yes No
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 No
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes No
Rear Reading Lamp Yes No
Vanity Mirror Yes --
Trunk Light Yes --
Head-Up Display Yes --
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No
Cruise Control -- Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control -- No
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- No
Memory Seats -- No
Wireless Charger -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 15.6 Inch 15.6 Inch 8.8 Inch 8.8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
Audio System Dynaudio Dynaudio BOSE BOSE
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 9 9
Navigation System 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
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch 4.6 Inch 4.6 Inch
Tacho Meter -- Yes
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes No
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Heated Seats - Rear -- No
Folding Table Rear -- No
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob -- Yes
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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 No
Power Antenna No Yes
Rear Window Defogger Yes No
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Removable Convertible Top No Yes
Side Stepper No No
Rain Sensing Wiper -- Yes
Rear Window Wiper -- No
Rear Window Washer -- No
Headlamps Washer -- No
Fog Lights Rear -- Yes
Roof Carrier -- No
Roof Rail -- No
Sun Roof -- No
Moon Roof -- No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes --

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BYD Sealion 7 vs Mazda MX-5 RF FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Sealion 7 vs Mazda MX-5 RF?

Sealion 7 is priced at RM 183,800 and MX-5 RF is priced at RM 293,000. Hence Sealion 7 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Sealion 7 vs Mazda MX-5 RF?

The BYD Sealion 7 has power of 309 hp with 380 Nm torque and Mazda MX-5 RF has power of 181 hp with 205 Nm torque. Thus making Sealion 7 the more powerful as compared to MX-5 RF.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Sealion 7 vs Mazda MX-5 RF?

Sealion 7 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

MX-5 RF safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The BYD Sealion 7 has higher number of sefety features than MX-5 RF, hence BYD Sealion 7 is more safer than Mazda MX-5 RF.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Sealion 7 vs MX-5 RF?

Sealion 7 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate 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, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light and Head-Up Display

MX-5 RF comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front and Automatic Headlamps

The BYD Sealion 7 has higher number of comfort features than MX-5 RF, hence BYD Sealion 7 is more comfortable than Mazda MX-5 RF.

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What is Sealion 7 vs MX-5 RF dimension size comparison?

The Sealion 7 dimension are 4830 mm length, 1925 mm width, 1620 mm height while the MX-5 RF Dimensions are 3915 mm length, 1735 mm width, 1235 mm height. Hence, the Sealion 7 is more longer, Sealion 7 is more wider and Sealion 7 is more higher.

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