BYD Sealion 6 vs Suzuki e Vitara

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki e Vitara opens at $42,700. That makes the Suzuki e Vitara the more affordable entry point by $290.

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 $46,970 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The BYD Sealion 6 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Suzuki e Vitara. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the BYD Sealion 6 and 77% for the Suzuki e Vitara.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the BYD Sealion 6, against 0 on the Suzuki e Vitara.

Both include the essentials: 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.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 6 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, panoramic roof and V2L that you will not find on the Suzuki e Vitara. The Suzuki e Vitara 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 Suzuki e Vitara responds with a Electric Motor making 106kW and 193Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 106kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.3kWh (BYD Sealion 6) vs 49kWh (Suzuki e Vitara), giving WLTP ranges of 92km and 344km. DC fast charging peaks at 18kW (BYD Sealion 6) vs 129kW (Suzuki e Vitara).

The BYD Sealion 6 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 500mm longer than the Suzuki e Vitara at 4,275mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 306L in the Suzuki e Vitara, giving the BYD Sealion 6 a 119L 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.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Suzuki e Vitara). The BYD Sealion 6 has longer coverage.