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BYD Seal 6 vs Ford Focus Sedan

BYD Seal 6

BYD Seal 6

Ford Focus Sedan

Ford Focus Sedan

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Verdict

The Focus Sedan is 28% more powerful, while the Seal 6 is about 24% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM100,000✓RM131,986
Body typeSedanSedan
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM70✓RM90
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing
Capacity—1,498 cc
Horsepower—180 hp at 6,000 rpm
Torque—240 Nm at 1,600 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—79 mm × 81.4 mm
Compression Ratio—10
Number of Motors1—
Motor Horsepower129 hp—
Motor Torque220 Nm—
Battery Capacity56.64 kWh—
EV Range410 km—
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)100 kW—
V2L3.3 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name—SelectShift (6F35)
Gears—6
Transmission Manufacturer—Ford/GM
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h10.9 seconds8.7 seconds✓
Rated Economy—5.6 L/100 km
Top Speed160 km/h222 km/h✓
Co2—137 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,720 mm4,534 mm
Width1,860 mm1,823 mm
Height1,495 mm1,484 mm
Wheelbase2,820 mm2,648 mm
Fuel Tank—55 litres
Doors44
Seats55
Boot Space460 litres✓421 litres
Front Tyre225/55R17205/60R16
Rear Tyre225/55R17205/60R16
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitSpace Saver
Factory Tyres—Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Thailand (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels17" Alloy16" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Alloy16" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP—5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control
ANCAP—5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Far Side, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtains)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓✓
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System—✓
ISOFIXAvailable for Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsAvailable for outer two rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, Enhanced Active City Stop
Lane-keeping AssistWarning OnlyNo
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats Only
Lighting
HeadlampsLED Projector with Auto High BeamHalogen Reflector
TaillampsFull LEDNormal Bulb
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps—✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPower-adjustable Front Seats4-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-conRear AC Vents—
Sunroof—Front, tilt and slide
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear2 Front, 1 Rear
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speakers8" Ford SYNC 2 with 9-speaker Sony Premium Audio
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 ControlPassive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift—✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front2 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree Camera—
Auto Parking—Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorElectroluminescent Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km✓100,000 km
Warranty Mileage Extended—100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer6 years✓3 years
Warranty Extended—2 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty3-year / 60,000 km free service

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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