Peugeot 2008 vs BYD Sealion 6

The Peugeot 2008 starts from $42,490 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 6 opens at $42,990. That makes the Peugeot 2008 the more affordable entry point by $500.

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 $46,739 and $47,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $6,555 in fuel alone.

Both the Peugeot 2008 and BYD Sealion 6 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Peugeot 2008 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 Peugeot 2008 and 7 in the BYD Sealion 6.

The Peugeot 2008 features a 10-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Sealion 6 gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Peugeot 2008 stands out with wireless charging and Focal audio that you will not find on the BYD Sealion 6. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Peugeot 2008 uses a Hybrid producing 100kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.3 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 BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Peugeot 2008 measures 4,300mm long on a 2,605mm wheelbase, 475mm 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 434L in the Peugeot 2008 and 400L in the BYD Sealion 6, giving the Peugeot 2008 a 34L advantage.

For towing, the Peugeot 2008 leads with a 1,100kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,625/year for the Peugeot 2008 and $314/year for the BYD Sealion 6. That is a $1,311 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (Peugeot 2008) vs $314 (BYD Sealion 6). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $1,311 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 2008) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6). The BYD Sealion 6 has longer coverage.