BYD Seal 6 vs Honda Accord

The BYD Seal 6 starts from $34,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda Accord opens at $54,250. That makes the BYD Seal 6 the more affordable entry point by $19,260.

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 $38,489 and $59,675 respectively.

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

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Seal 6 by roughly $5,265 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 BYD Seal 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the Honda Accord gets a 12.3-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Seal 6 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Seal 6 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Honda Accord offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the BYD Seal 6 and 2-zone in the Honda Accord.

The BYD Seal 6 uses a Petrol Turbo PHEV producing 130kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The Honda Accord responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 335Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Honda Accord has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 130kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Seal 6 measures 4,840mm long on a 2,790mm wheelbase, 135mm shorter than the Honda Accord at 4,975mm (2,830mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 491L in the BYD Seal 6 and 570L in the Honda Accord, giving the Honda Accord a 79L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $173/year for the BYD Seal 6 and $1,226/year for the Honda Accord. That is a $1,053 annual difference in favour of the BYD Seal 6.

Estimated annual total: $173 (BYD Seal 6) vs $1,226 (Honda Accord). The BYD Seal 6 saves you roughly $1,053 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Seal 6) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord). The BYD Seal 6 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda Accord).