BYD Sealion 6 vs Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid opens at $42,850. That makes the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $140.

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 $47,289 and $47,135 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the BYD Sealion 6 and Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 6 and 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the BYD Sealion 6.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Sealion 6 and 9 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Sealion 6 misses.

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 Sealion 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid gets a 15.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid counters with wireless charging and Sony audio that the BYD Sealion 6 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Sealion 6 uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 160kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV making 150kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.3kWh (BYD Sealion 6) vs 18.4kWh (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid), giving WLTP ranges of 92km and 95km.

The BYD Sealion 6 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 51mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid at 4,724mm (2,694mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, giving the BYD Sealion 6 a 308L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $226/year for the BYD Sealion 6 and $62/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. That is a $164 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $226 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $62 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $164 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.