BYD Sealion 7 vs Peugeot 3008

The BYD Sealion 7 starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 3008 opens at $52,990. That makes the Peugeot 3008 the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $60,489 and $58,289 respectively.

The BYD Sealion 7 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Peugeot 3008, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The BYD Sealion 7 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 3008. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the BYD Sealion 7 and 82% for the Peugeot 3008.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the BYD Sealion 7, against 6 on the Peugeot 3008.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Sealion 7 and 6 in the Peugeot 3008.

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 7 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Peugeot 3008 gets a 21-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 7 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L, Dynaudio audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Peugeot 3008. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Sealion 7 gets genuine leather upholstery while the Peugeot 3008 offers cloth.

The BYD Sealion 7 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 380Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Peugeot 3008 responds with a Hybrid making 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 7 is 3.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Sealion 7 measures 4,830mm long on a 2,930mm wheelbase, 288mm longer than the Peugeot 3008 at 4,542mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BYD Sealion 7 and 520L in the Peugeot 3008, giving the Peugeot 3008 a 20L advantage.

For towing, the Peugeot 3008 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg 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 7) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 3008). The BYD Sealion 7 has longer coverage.