BYD Shark 6 vs Foton Tunland

The BYD Shark 6 starts from $55,900 before on-road costs, while the Foton Tunland opens at $39,990. That makes the Foton Tunland the more affordable entry point by $15,910.

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 $61,490 and $43,989 respectively.

The BYD Shark 6 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Foton Tunland, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Shark 6 by roughly $9,650 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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 Shark 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Foton Tunland gets a 10.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Shark 6 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, V2L and Dynaudio audio that you will not find on the Foton Tunland. The Foton Tunland counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Shark 6 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Foton Tunland offers leatherette.

The BYD Shark 6 uses a Hybrid producing 321kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

The Foton Tunland responds with a Turbo-diesel mild hybrid making 120kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11 seconds.

The BYD Shark 6 has the clear power advantage at 321kW vs 120kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Shark 6 measures 5,413mm long on a 3,260mm wheelbase, 204mm shorter than the Foton Tunland at 5,617mm (3,355mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Foton Tunland generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Foton Tunland leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $379/year for the BYD Shark 6 and $2,309/year for the Foton Tunland. That is a $1,930 annual difference in favour of the BYD Shark 6.

Estimated annual total: $379 (BYD Shark 6) vs $2,309 (Foton Tunland). The BYD Shark 6 saves you roughly $1,930 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Shark 6) vs 7 years (Foton Tunland). The Foton Tunland has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —7yr (Foton Tunland).