Dongfeng 007 vs BYD SEAL

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 929,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 640 Nm
VS
BYD SEAL in South Africa

BYD SEAL

Performance AWD 3.8S Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,211,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 390 kW 🔧 670 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs BYD SEAL: the short answer

SEAL has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 007 remains close.

007 starts ZAR 208,900 cheaper 007 from ZAR 799,000 · SEAL from ZAR 1,007,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 SEAL
Maximum Power 007400 kW SEAL390 kW
Maximum Torque 007640 Nm SEAL670 Nm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable SEALNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy 007Not Applicable SEALNot Applicable
Ground Clearance 007150 mm SEAL145 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

007

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

SEAL

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

SEAL

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 SEAL
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation Current South African 007 generation First South African SEAL generation
Facelift History Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment Electric Fastback Sedan Medium Sedan
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle Passenger vehicle
Spec 007 SEAL
Length 4880 mm 4800 mm
Width 1895 mm 1875 mm
Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2920 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 150 mm 145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 135 mm 120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 400 l
Kerb Weight 500 kg 2185 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 500 kg 2631 kg
Payload Capacity 500 kg 446 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.7 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 945 mm 920 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1110 mm
Rear Legroom 930 mm 810 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and SEAL comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs SEAL 100.

Efficiency index: 007 31 vs SEAL 90.

Safety-equipment index: 007 95 vs SEAL 98.

Practicality index: 007 60 vs SEAL 57.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs SEAL not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

SEAL leads by 11 points

SEAL has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 007 remains close.

Evidence leader 86 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 68% source coverage
86
#1 Evidence leader

SEAL

68% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 57
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 98
Practicality 57
Leads by 11 points
75
#2

007

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Efficiency 31
Performance 100
Efficiency 31
Safety 95
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency SEAL +59 Safety SEAL +3 Practicality 007 +3

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

SEAL

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 57/100

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 31/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BYD SEAL leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts vs 75 pts for 007

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEAL leads. However, 007 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs SEAL questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.