BYD Seal 6 vs Infiniti Q70
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular Sedans compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 31 Aug 2026, price 4 Oct 2026
Driver assistance, as the maker lists it
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StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Infiniti Q70: we're still completing price, length, width, height and wheelbase, plus 6 others.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$34,990RRP
- no option data for this car
No price
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Plug-in hybrid fuel economy is shown as a hybrid (battery depleted) so it compares fairly with the other car. A PHEV's official "combined" figure assumes you start every trip fully charged, so real-world economy depends on how often you plug in. Electric range shows how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
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Price Breakdown
Pricing for one or both models is yet to be confirmed for the Australian market. We will update this comparison when official RRPs are announced.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.
Recalls on our record
BYD Seal 6
None open on our record
Infiniti Q70
- REC-006011 · published 26 Jun 2024The propeller shaft may not meet manufacturing specifications and could fail.Year range on the notice: 2012 - 2016
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging Times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.
How long to charge
10.1kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BYD Seal 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the Infiniti Q70 gets a 8-inch display.
The BYD Seal 6 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Infiniti Q70. The Infiniti Q70 counters with heated front seats and ventilated seats. 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 Infiniti Q70 offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the BYD Seal 6 and 2-zone in the Infiniti Q70.
Drivetrain
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 Infiniti Q70 lines up making 268kW and 546Nm, paired to a 7-speed automatic with manual mode driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.5 seconds.
The Infiniti Q70 has the clear power advantage at 268kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Infiniti Q70 is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
11.0m diameter
Good
Based on 11.0m turning circle:
- U-turn on standard street (7m+ wide)
- Standard parking bay
- Tight carparks
- Narrow laneways
Turning circle ratings
Interactive simulator: U-turns, parking & towing
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns are easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
Good
Needs a 3-point turn (one reverse)
Needs about 9.5 m to swing round without stopping. Road is 9.0 m.
U-turn on a wide street
≥ 10 m: clears in one
U-turn on a standard street
7 m: 3-point turn
Standard parking bay
1.9 m wide: fits with room
Tight carpark aisle
6 m: swings in
Narrow laneway
3.5 m: no room to turn
Turning circle ratings
Standard widths: AU local streets carry ~5.5–7 m of carriageway; main roads ~9–12 m. AS 2890.1 carpark aisles are ~5.8–6.6 m for 90° bays (2.6 m wide × 5.4 m deep).
Road, aisle, swing and off-tracking figures are indicative estimates from the published turning circle. Verify in person before relying on them.
True Cost to Own
Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $173/year for the BYD Seal 6 and $1,967/year for the Infiniti Q70. That is a $1,794 annual difference in favour of the BYD Seal 6.
Who Should Buy Which?
Buy the BYD Seal 6 if: You want lower running costs, or prefer BYD's approach to design and ownership experience.
Buy the Infiniti Q70 if: You prioritise performance, or prefer Infiniti's approach to design and ownership experience.
The Verdict
The CarSorted Score calls this a draw (82 vs 51). The BYD Seal 6 and Infiniti Q70 trade blows across the spec sheet, and neither runs away with an outright win. The BYD Seal 6 will save you roughly $1,794 a year in fuel. The best pick depends on what you value most. Explore the full specs for each model below.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BYD Seal 6 and Infiniti Q70?
The BYD Seal 6 is the cheapest at $34,990 before on-road costs.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The BYD Seal 6 uses the least fuel at 1.1L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
BYD Seal 6 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating. We have no published ANCAP rating for Infiniti Q70, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which is the most powerful?
The Infiniti Q70 makes the most power at 268kW. The Infiniti Q70 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.5s.
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Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (20 April 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Auto-generated from CarSorted's specification data · 20 April 2026
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