Suzuki S-Cross vs BYD Sealion 6

The Suzuki S-Cross starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 6 opens at $42,990. That makes the BYD Sealion 6 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 $47,839 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 Suzuki S-Cross, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BYD Sealion 6 by roughly $7,705 in fuel alone.

Both the Suzuki S-Cross and BYD Sealion 6 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 Suzuki S-Cross and 7 in the BYD Sealion 6.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Suzuki S-Cross features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the BYD Sealion 6 gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki S-Cross stands out with wireless charging 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 Suzuki S-Cross uses a Petrol producing 103kW and 220Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 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 8.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 6 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Suzuki S-Cross measures 4,305mm long on a 2,600mm wheelbase, 470mm 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 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross and 400L in the BYD Sealion 6, giving the Suzuki S-Cross a 30L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Sealion 6 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,767/year for the Suzuki S-Cross and $226/year for the BYD Sealion 6. That is a $1,541 annual difference in favour of the BYD Sealion 6.

Estimated annual total: $1,767 (Suzuki S-Cross) vs $226 (BYD Sealion 6). The BYD Sealion 6 saves you roughly $1,541 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6). The BYD Sealion 6 has longer coverage.