BYD Sealion 8 vs Peugeot 5008

The BYD Sealion 8 starts from $56,990 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 5008 opens at $55,990. That makes the Peugeot 5008 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 $62,689 and $61,589 respectively.

The BYD Sealion 8 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.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 8 by roughly $7,140 in fuel alone.

The BYD Sealion 8 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Peugeot 5008. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 8 and 82% for the Peugeot 5008.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Sealion 8 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Peugeot 5008.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the BYD Sealion 8 and 7 in the Peugeot 5008.

The BYD Sealion 8 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 8 stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Peugeot 5008. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Sealion 8 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Peugeot 5008 offers cloth.

The BYD Sealion 8 uses a Petrol Turbo PHEV producing 205kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Peugeot 5008 responds with a Hybrid making 100kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 8 has the clear power advantage at 205kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 8 is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Sealion 8 measures 5,040mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase, 250mm longer than the Peugeot 5008 at 4,790mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Sealion 8 and 348L in the Peugeot 5008, giving the BYD Sealion 8 a 52L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Sealion 8 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,050kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $254/year for the BYD Sealion 8 and $1,682/year for the Peugeot 5008. That is a $1,428 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 8.

Estimated annual total: $254 (BYD Sealion 8) vs $1,682 (Peugeot 5008). The BYD Sealion 8 saves you roughly $1,428 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 8) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 5008). The BYD Sealion 8 has longer coverage.