Jeep Compass vs BYD Sealion 8

The Jeep Compass starts from $50,500 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 8 opens at $56,990. That makes the Jeep Compass the more affordable entry point by $6,490.

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 $55,550 and $62,689 respectively.

The BYD Sealion 8 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Jeep Compass, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 8 by roughly $7,005 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.

The Jeep Compass features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Sealion 8 gets a 15.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 8 counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and power tailgate that the Jeep Compass does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jeep Compass uses a Petrol I4 Mild Hybrid + 48V producing 96kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed dual clutch automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 8 responds with a Petrol Turbo PHEV making 205kW and 315Nm, paired to a 1-speed auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 8 has the clear power advantage at 205kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 8 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Compass measures 4,404mm long on a 2,636mm wheelbase, 636mm shorter than the BYD Sealion 8 at 5,040mm (2,950mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 438L in the Jeep Compass and 400L in the BYD Sealion 8, giving the Jeep Compass a 38L advantage. The BYD Sealion 8 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Jeep Compass leads with a 1,450kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,454/year for the Jeep Compass and $53/year for the BYD Sealion 8. That is a $1,401 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 8.

Estimated annual total: $1,454 (Jeep Compass) vs $53 (BYD Sealion 8). The BYD Sealion 8 saves you roughly $1,401 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Compass) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 8). The BYD Sealion 8 has longer coverage.