BYD Shark 6 vs Mitsubishi Triton

The BYD Shark 6 starts from $55,900 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Triton opens at $43,690. That makes the Mitsubishi Triton the more affordable entry point by $12,210.

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 $48,059 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 Mitsubishi Triton, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Shark 6 by roughly $8,795 in fuel alone.

Both the BYD Shark 6 and Mitsubishi Triton hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 4 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 Mitsubishi Triton gets a 9-inch display and 7-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 Mitsubishi Triton. 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 Mitsubishi Triton offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the BYD Shark 6 and 1-zone in the Mitsubishi Triton.

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 Mitsubishi Triton responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 470Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The BYD Shark 6 has the clear power advantage at 321kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Shark 6 is 5.6s 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, 137mm longer than the Mitsubishi Triton at 5,320mm (3,130mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Shark 6 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Triton 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 $2,138/year for the Mitsubishi Triton. That is a $1,759 annual difference in favour of the BYD Shark 6.

Estimated annual total: $379 (BYD Shark 6) vs $2,138 (Mitsubishi Triton). The BYD Shark 6 saves you roughly $1,759 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 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Triton). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage.