BYD Sealion 6 vs Mitsubishi Outlander

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander opens at $39,990. That makes the Mitsubishi Outlander the more affordable entry point by $3,000.

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 $43,989 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 Mitsubishi Outlander, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $10,140 in fuel alone.

Both the BYD Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Outlander hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 6 and 85% for the Mitsubishi Outlander.

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 1 in the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Sealion 6 and 7 in the Mitsubishi Outlander.

The BYD Sealion 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi Outlander gets a 12.3-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 Outlander. The Mitsubishi Outlander 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 7.9 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander responds with a Petrol making 135kW and 244Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 0.8s 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, 65mm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander at 4,710mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 478L in the Mitsubishi Outlander, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander a 78L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Outlander 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 $2,081/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander. That is a $2,028 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $53 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $2,081 (Mitsubishi Outlander). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $2,028 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 Outlander). The Mitsubishi Outlander has longer coverage.