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.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $5,565 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.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

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 BYD Sealion 6 counters with panoramic roof and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), 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 563L in the Renault Symbioz and 425L in the BYD Sealion 6, giving the Renault Symbioz a 138L 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 $227/year for the BYD Sealion 6. That is a $1,113 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

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