Foton Tunland vs BYD Shark 6

The Foton Tunland starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Shark 6 opens at $55,900. 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 $43,989 and $61,490 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 $9,505 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 Foton Tunland features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Shark 6 gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Shark 6 counters with V2L that the Foton Tunland does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Foton Tunland uses a Turbo-diesel mild hybrid producing 120kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11 seconds.

The BYD Shark 6 responds with a Hybrid making 321kW and 650Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

The BYD Shark 6 has the clear power advantage at 321kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Shark 6 is 5.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Foton Tunland measures 5,617mm long on a 3,355mm wheelbase, 160mm longer than the BYD Shark 6 at 5,457mm (3,260mm 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 $2,280/year for the Foton Tunland and $379/year for the BYD Shark 6. That is a $1,901 annual difference in favour of the BYD Shark 6.

Estimated annual total: $2,280 (Foton Tunland) vs $379 (BYD Shark 6). The BYD Shark 6 saves you roughly $1,901 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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