BYD Sealion 6 vs Renault Symbioz

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Renault Symbioz opens at $42,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $47,289 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 Renault Symbioz, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $5,570 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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 Renault Symbioz gets a 10.4-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments.

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 Renault Symbioz responds with a Inline 4 making 116kW and 149Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.6 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 116kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 2.1s 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, 362mm longer than the Renault Symbioz at 4,413mm (2,638mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 492L in the Renault Symbioz, giving the Renault Symbioz a 67L 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 $1,340/year for the Renault Symbioz. That is a $1,114 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $226 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $1,340 (Renault Symbioz). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $1,114 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 (Renault Symbioz). The BYD Sealion 6 has longer coverage.