BYD Sealion 6 vs Suzuki S-Cross

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki S-Cross 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 favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $6,125 in fuel alone.

Both the BYD Sealion 6 and Suzuki S-Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 Suzuki S-Cross.

The BYD Sealion 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki S-Cross counters with wireless charging and power tailgate 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 Suzuki S-Cross lines up making 95kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 95kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 2.6s 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 Suzuki S-Cross at 4,300mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Suzuki S-Cross a 30L advantage.

For towing, the Suzuki S-Cross 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 $1,539/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $1,225 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $314 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $1,539 (Suzuki S-Cross). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $1,225 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The BYD Sealion 6 has longer coverage.