BYD Shark 6 vs LDV Terron 9

The BYD Shark 6 starts from $55,900 before on-road costs, while the LDV Terron 9 opens at $50,990. That makes the LDV Terron 9 the more affordable entry point by $4,910.

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 $56,089 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 LDV Terron 9, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Shark 6 by roughly $9,365 in fuel alone.

Both the BYD Shark 6 and LDV Terron 9 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the BYD Shark 6 and 91% for the LDV Terron 9.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The LDV Terron 9 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the BYD Shark 6.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control.

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 LDV Terron 9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Shark 6 stands out with V2L that you will not find on the LDV Terron 9. The LDV Terron 9 counters with MG Sound audio. 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 LDV Terron 9 offers cloth.

The BYD Shark 6 uses a Hybrid producing 321kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds.

The LDV Terron 9 responds with a Diesel Turbo making 163kW and 520Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.8 seconds.

The BYD Shark 6 has the clear power advantage at 321kW vs 163kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Shark 6 is 5.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Shark 6 measures 5,457mm long on a 3,260mm wheelbase, 43mm shorter than the LDV Terron 9 at 5,500mm (3,300mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV Terron 9 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the LDV Terron 9 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 $2,252/year for the LDV Terron 9. That is a $1,873 annual difference in favour of the BYD Shark 6.

Estimated annual total: $379 (BYD Shark 6) vs $2,252 (LDV Terron 9). The BYD Shark 6 saves you roughly $1,873 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 / 200,000km (LDV Terron 9). The LDV Terron 9 has longer coverage.