BYD Sealion 7 vs Peugeot 5008

The BYD Sealion 7 starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 5008 opens at $55,990. That makes the BYD Sealion 7 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $61,589 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 5008, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The BYD Sealion 7 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 5008. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 7 and 82% for the Peugeot 5008.

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 7 and 7 in the Peugeot 5008. The Peugeot 5008 adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Sealion 7 misses.

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 5008 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 power tailgate and Dynaudio audio that you will not find on the Peugeot 5008. The Peugeot 5008 counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Sealion 7 gets leather upholstery while the Peugeot 5008 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 5008 responds with a Hybrid making 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 7 is 4.6s 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, 40mm longer than the Peugeot 5008 at 4,790mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BYD Sealion 7 and 348L in the Peugeot 5008, giving the BYD Sealion 7 a 152L advantage. The Peugeot 5008 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Peugeot 5008 leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 0kg 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 5008). The BYD Sealion 7 has longer coverage.