Alfa Romeo Junior vs BYD Sealion 6

The Alfa Romeo Junior starts from $45,900 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 6 opens at $42,990. That makes the BYD Sealion 6 the more affordable entry point by $2,910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $50,490 and $47,289 respectively.

The BYD Sealion 6 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Alfa Romeo Junior, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $4,710 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Alfa Romeo Junior features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Sealion 6 gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Junior stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BYD Sealion 6. The BYD Sealion 6 counters with panoramic roof and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Junior gets cloth upholstery while the BYD Sealion 6 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 2-zone in the BYD Sealion 6.

The Alfa Romeo Junior uses a Petrol MHEV producing 100kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Junior measures 4,170mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 605mm shorter than the BYD Sealion 6 at 4,775mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 415L in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 425L in the BYD Sealion 6, giving the BYD Sealion 6 a 10L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Sealion 6 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,169/year for the Alfa Romeo Junior and $227/year for the BYD Sealion 6. That is a $942 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $1,169 (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs $227 (BYD Sealion 6). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $942 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6). The BYD Sealion 6 has longer coverage.