BYD Sealion 6 vs Peugeot 2008

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 2008 opens at $42,490. That makes the Peugeot 2008 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 $46,739 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $6,555 in fuel alone.

Both the BYD Sealion 6 and Peugeot 2008 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 6 and 93% for the Peugeot 2008.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 Peugeot 2008.

The BYD Sealion 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the Peugeot 2008 gets a 10-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 2008 counters with wireless charging that the BYD Sealion 6 does not offer. 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 Peugeot 2008 lines up making 100kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 0.4s 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, 475mm longer than the Peugeot 2008 at 4,300mm (2,605mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 434L in the Peugeot 2008, giving the Peugeot 2008 a 34L advantage.

For towing, the Peugeot 2008 leads with a 1,100kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 100kg 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 $1,625/year for the Peugeot 2008. That is a $1,311 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $314 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $1,625 (Peugeot 2008). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $1,311 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 / 200,000km (Peugeot 2008). The BYD Sealion 6 has longer coverage.