Renault Symbioz vs BYD Sealion 6

The Renault Symbioz starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 6 opens at $42,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $47,289 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 Renault Symbioz, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $5,570 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 Renault Symbioz features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Sealion 6 gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments.

The Renault Symbioz uses a Inline 4 producing 116kW and 149Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.6 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 8.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 116kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Renault Symbioz measures 4,413mm long on a 2,638mm wheelbase, 362mm 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 492L in the Renault Symbioz and 425L in the BYD Sealion 6, giving the Renault Symbioz a 67L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Sealion 6 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,340/year for the Renault Symbioz and $226/year for the BYD Sealion 6. That is a $1,114 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $1,340 (Renault Symbioz) vs $226 (BYD Sealion 6). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $1,114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Symbioz) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6). The BYD Sealion 6 has longer coverage.