Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid vs BYD Sealion 5

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid starts from $29,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 5 opens at $33,990. That makes the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $4,000.

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 $32,989 and $37,389 respectively.

The BYD Sealion 5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 5 by roughly $7,405 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and BYD Sealion 5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and 89% for the BYD Sealion 5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Sealion 5 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and 7 in the BYD Sealion 5.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Sealion 5 gets a 10.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the BYD Sealion 5. The BYD Sealion 5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid uses a Hybrid producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 5 responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 156kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 5 has the clear power advantage at 156kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 5 is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid measures 4,330mm long on a 2,604mm wheelbase, 408mm shorter than the BYD Sealion 5 at 4,738mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 358L in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and 400L in the BYD Sealion 5, giving the BYD Sealion 5 a 42L advantage.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,539/year for the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and $58/year for the BYD Sealion 5. That is a $1,481 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 5.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid) vs $58 (BYD Sealion 5). The BYD Sealion 5 saves you roughly $1,481 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 5). The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid has longer coverage.