BYD Sealion 6 vs GWM Haval H6GT

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM Haval H6GT opens at $44,990. That makes the BYD Sealion 6 the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $47,289 and $49,489 respectively.

The BYD Sealion 6 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The GWM Haval H6GT, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $8,145 in fuel alone.

Both the BYD Sealion 6 and GWM Haval H6GT hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 6 and 90% for the GWM Haval H6GT.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GWM Haval H6GT 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 6 in the GWM Haval H6GT. The GWM Haval H6GT adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Sealion 6 misses.

The BYD Sealion 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the GWM Haval H6GT gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval H6GT counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats and power tailgate 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 7.9 seconds.

The GWM Haval H6GT responds with a Petrol making 179kW and 380Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The GWM Haval H6GT has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Sealion 6 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 48mm longer than the GWM Haval H6GT at 4,727mm (2,738mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 471L in the GWM Haval H6GT, giving the GWM Haval H6GT a 71L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H6GT leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $53/year for the BYD Sealion 6 and $1,682/year for the GWM Haval H6GT. That is a $1,629 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $53 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $1,682 (GWM Haval H6GT). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $1,629 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 (GWM Haval H6GT). The GWM Haval H6GT has longer coverage.