A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Performance EV AWD 4.5SElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 1,319,900ex-showroom
⚡ 390 kW🔧 690 Nm
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceSEALION 7
⛽Fuel EconomyH6 PHEV
🛡SafetySEALION 7
📦PracticalityH6 PHEV
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
H6 PHEV starts ZAR 410,000 cheaperH6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900 · SEALION 7 from ZAR 1,109,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H6 PHEV
SEALION 7
Maximum Power
268 kW
390 kW
Maximum Torque
760 Nm
690 Nm
Engine Size
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
90.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
170 mm
163 mm
Boot / Load Bay
560 l
500 l
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
9
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
2340 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
H6 PHEV and SEALION 7 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
SEALION 7
+2 pts
Efficiency
H6 PHEV
+6 pts
Safety
SEALION 7
+9 pts
Practicality
H6 PHEV
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H6 PHEV
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Catalogue-index leader
SEALION 7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
H6 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
SEALION 7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
H6 PHEV
SEALION 7
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First South African SEALION 7 generation
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
Medium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1946 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
H6 PHEV
SEALION 7
Length
4703 mm
4830 mm
Width
1886 mm
1925 mm
Height
1730 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2930 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
163 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
560 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
2340 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2400 kg
2750 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
140 mm
Payload Capacity
-
410 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.85 m
Front Headroom
-
980 mm
Rear Headroom
-
940 mm
Front Legroom
-
1100 mm
Rear Legroom
-
820 mm
Spec
H6 PHEV
SEALION 7
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
H6 PHEV
SEALION 7
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1445 l
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AC Type
Dual-zone
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Heads Up Display
Full-colour
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Dual-zone automatic
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
10.25-inch
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
-
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
-
Sound System
9
12
Source Model Column
h6-phev
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Surround View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Standard
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
H6 PHEV
SEALION 7
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
268 kW
390 kW
Maximum Torque
760 Nm
690 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Front + Rear
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
215 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
166.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
294.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
19.1 kWh
82.56 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
550.4 V
Electric Range
106 km
456 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
150 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
8 h 36 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
32 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
H6 PHEV
SEALION 7
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Front and rear electric drive units
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Crystal-motif gearshift lever
Drivetrain
4x2
AWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Automatic electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
1
Spec
H6 PHEV
SEALION 7
Claimed Mileage
90.9 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
16.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
90.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
55
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Over 1000 km
456 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
375 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
400 km
Spec
H6 PHEV
SEALION 7
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
9
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Applicable
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H6 PHEV
SEALION 7
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Standard
Spec
H6 PHEV
SEALION 7
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Nappa leather
Heated Seats
Front
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
10.25-inch
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
SEALION 7
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
62/100
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆BYD SEALION 7
leads the catalogue index with 88 pts
vs 84 pts for H6 PHEV
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, SEALION 7 leads. However, H6 PHEV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This H6 PHEV and SEALION 7 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: H6 PHEV 98 vs SEALION 7 100.
Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs SEALION 7 90.
Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs SEALION 7 99.
Practicality index: H6 PHEV 68 vs SEALION 7 62.
Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 65 vs SEALION 7 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.
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