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.

The BYD Sealion 6 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Suzuki S-Cross, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $7,705 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.

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 Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. 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 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 S-Cross responds with a Petrol making 103kW 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 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 2.0s 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, 470mm longer than the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,305mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Suzuki S-Cross a 5L advantage.

For towing, the Suzuki S-Cross leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg 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 $1,767/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $1,541 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $226 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $1,767 (Suzuki S-Cross). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $1,541 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.