BYD Seal vs Suzuki Fronx
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
BYD Seal scores higher, 77 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 7 Sep 2026, price 28 Oct 2026
BYD Seal
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$52,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 230kW
- Energy use
- 17 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2023
- Boot (seats up)
- 400L
Top CarSorted Score, 77 vs 71, but the Suzuki Fronx is $25,740 cheaper
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Suzuki Fronx
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$27,250
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 75.8kW
- Economy
- 4.9 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★1 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 304L
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$52,990RRP
- with the Suzuki Fronx's standard kit: $52,990 (nothing to add)
$27,250est. RRP
- 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.
Price and cost per week
BYD Seal Premium
$52,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $222 a week in repayments ($52,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Suzuki Fronx GLX
$27,250
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 28 Oct 2026
$29,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Suzuki Australia
About $116 a week in repayments ($29,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The BYD Seal currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Suzuki Fronx does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$116/wk(≈$501/mo)
Estimate on the Suzuki Fronx at $29,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BYD SealDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the BYD Seal at 5 stars (2023) and the Suzuki Fronx at 1 star (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Seal and 48% for the Suzuki Fronx, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the BYD Seal, against 6 on the Suzuki Fronx.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Seal and 6 in the Suzuki Fronx.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the BYD Seal and 6 on the Suzuki Fronx.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
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.
Recalls on our record
BYD Seal
None open on our record
Suzuki Fronx
- REC-006521 · published 23 Dec 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the left rear seat belt retractor mechanism may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-006520 · published 23 Dec 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the left rear seat belt retractor mechanism may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025
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 a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
82.5kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 150kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 150kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BYD Seal features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Fronx gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BYD Seal stands out with V2L and Dynaudio audio — features our data doesn't list for the Suzuki Fronx. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BYD Seal gets leather upholstery while the Suzuki Fronx offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the BYD Seal and 1-zone in the Suzuki Fronx.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
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 Suzuki Fronx responds with a Petrol making 75.8kW and 137Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.
The BYD Seal has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 75.8kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BYD Seal is 5.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The BYD Seal measures 4,800mm long on a 2,920mm wheelbase, 805mm longer than the Suzuki Fronx at 3,995mm (2,520mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Seal generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 400L in the BYD Seal and 304L in the Suzuki Fronx, giving the BYD Seal a 96L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Suzuki Fronx's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BYD Seal costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Suzuki Fronx about $1,397 a year (4.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Seal) and 5 years / Unlimited (Suzuki Fronx). Capped-price servicing: no data (BYD Seal), 5 years (Suzuki Fronx).
Where each one leads
The BYD Seal: more power (230kW against 75.8kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (400L against 304L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Suzuki Fronx: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the BYD Seal.
The Verdict
BYD Seal scores higher, 77 vs 71
The BYD Seal scores 77 to the Suzuki Fronx's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (BYD Seal ahead by 43 points), safety (BYD Seal ahead by 34 points). Boot space with the seats up: 400L in the BYD Seal, 304L in the Suzuki Fronx. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Seal, 5 on the Suzuki Fronx.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$116/wk(≈$501/mo)
Estimate on the Suzuki Fronx at $29,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BYD SealDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BYD Seal and Suzuki Fronx?
The Suzuki Fronx is the cheapest at $27,250 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BYD Seal by $25,740.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
BYD Seal holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2023) and Suzuki Fronx holds a 1-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
Which has the most boot space?
The BYD Seal has the largest boot at 400L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BYD Seal has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,000kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The BYD Seal has the longest warranty at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The BYD Seal makes the most power at 230kW. The BYD Seal is quickest to 100km/h in 5.9s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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