BYD Sealion 6 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV opens at $43,490. That makes the BYD Sealion 6 the more affordable entry point by $500.

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 $47,839 respectively.

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

Both the BYD Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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 7 in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

The BYD Sealion 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV gets a 8-inch display. 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Sealion 6 lines up 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV lines up making 96kW and 195Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.7 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 1.8s 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, 230mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 409L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV a 9L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $314/year for the BYD Sealion 6 and $456/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. That is a $142 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $314 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $456 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $142 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 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.