BYD Sealion 6 vs Lexus LBX

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Lexus LBX opens at $47,550. That makes the BYD Sealion 6 the more affordable entry point by $4,560.

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 $52,305 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 Lexus LBX, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $4,285 in fuel alone.

Both the BYD Sealion 6 and Lexus LBX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 6 and 82% for the Lexus LBX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Sealion 6 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Lexus LBX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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 Lexus LBX gets a 9.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 6 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Lexus LBX. The Lexus LBX counters with Apple CarPlay. 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 Lexus LBX responds with a Hybrid making 100kW and 185Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 0.7s 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, 585mm longer than the Lexus LBX at 4,190mm (2,580mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 332L in the Lexus LBX, giving the BYD Sealion 6 a 93L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Sealion 6 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $226/year for the BYD Sealion 6 and $1,083/year for the Lexus LBX. That is a $857 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $226 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $1,083 (Lexus LBX). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $857 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 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus LBX). The BYD Sealion 6 has longer coverage.