BYD Seal vs Mazda 6e

The BYD Seal starts from $52,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda 6e opens at $49,990. That makes the Mazda 6e the more affordable entry point by $3,000.

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 $58,289 and $54,989 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

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 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda 6e gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Seal stands out with Dynaudio audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda 6e. The Mazda 6e counters with V2L and Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Seal uses a Electric producing 230kW and 360Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds.

The Mazda 6e responds with a Electric Motor making 190kW and 290Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

The BYD Seal has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 190kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82.6kWh (BYD Seal) vs 78kWh (Mazda 6e), giving WLTP ranges of 570km and 560km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (BYD Seal) vs 194kW (Mazda 6e).

The BYD Seal measures 4,800mm long on a 2,920mm wheelbase, 121mm shorter than the Mazda 6e at 4,921mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Seal generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Seal and 337L in the Mazda 6e, giving the BYD Seal a 63L advantage.

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

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Seal) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda 6e). The BYD Seal has longer coverage.