2024 BYD Sealion 6 vs 2024 Cupra Ateca Comparison

    BYD Sealion 6

    Cupra Ateca

    2024 BYD
    Sealion 6
    vs
    2024 Cupra
    Ateca
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    8.7
    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
    Based on the Cupra Ateca V
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    60L
    66 to 84 km
    55L
    391 km
    Warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $42,990 - $52,990
    $51,990 - $63,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Far more liveable than many other new cars
    • Plug-in hybrid powertrain's EV range is excellent
    • Improved suspension calibration makes it a keener drive
    Misses
    • Styling mightn’t be to all tastes
    • Not as enthusiastic to drive as some rivals
    • Smaller boot than competitors and no spare wheel
    Jack Quick
    Deputy Marketplace Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Stellar driving dynamics
    • Beautifully weighted steering
    • Lots of physical buttons and knobs
    Misses
    • Not a big price hike to the more powerful VZx
    • Lots of similarly priced Volkswagen Group rivals
    • Black interior looks bland, lots of hard plastics

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Optional Paint (+$900)
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$490)
    • Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,850)
    • Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,850)

    Colours Available

    The only interior colourway on offer is Petrol Blue, with copper stitching found throughout the cabin.

    The Ateca will be available in the following finishes:

    • Nevada White
    • Graphite Grey
    • Magic Black

    All finishes are a no-cost option, with one premium paint finish – Dark Camouflage – costing $475.

    Specs

    Type
    ELECTRONIC F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFITURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    14981984
    Size (L)
    1.5L2.0L
    Cylinders
    INLINE 4, TURBO 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    145kW - 150kW140kW - 221kW
    Power RPM
    -4200 - 5300
    Torque
    300Nm320Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    -1500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    -9.3 - 12.2

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