GWM Haval H6 vs BYD Sealion 6

The GWM Haval H6 starts from $35,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 6 opens at $42,990. That makes the GWM Haval H6 the more affordable entry point by $7,000.

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 $39,589 and $47,289 respectively.

The BYD Sealion 6 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The GWM Haval H6, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $8,145 in fuel alone.

Both the GWM Haval H6 and BYD Sealion 6 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the GWM Haval H6 and 89% for the BYD Sealion 6.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GWM Haval H6 and 7 in the BYD Sealion 6.

The GWM Haval H6 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Sealion 6 gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval H6 stands out with panoramic roof and power tailgate that you will not find on the BYD Sealion 6. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM Haval H6 uses a Petrol producing 170kW and 380Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The GWM Haval H6 has the clear power advantage at 170kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Haval H6 measures 4,703mm long on a 2,738mm wheelbase, 72mm shorter than the BYD Sealion 6 at 4,775mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 471L in the GWM Haval H6 and 400L in the BYD Sealion 6, giving the GWM Haval H6 a 71L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H6 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,682/year for the GWM Haval H6 and $53/year for the BYD Sealion 6. That is a $1,629 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (GWM Haval H6) vs $53 (BYD Sealion 6). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $1,629 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H6) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6). The GWM Haval H6 has longer coverage.